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School of Undergraduate Studies
Core Faculty - Software Architecture #6386
Core faculty are full-time employees who provide an array of educational services to undergraduate degree learners. Primary responsibilities include teaching (online), assisting with Credit for Prior Learning petitions, contributing to curriculum development, as well as public speaking , presentations, and writing on topics of interest in the field. Core faculty also participate in School governance through committee work and may perform other duties as apparent or assigned. Core faculty are responsible for ensuring that learners receive quality educational experiences consistent with stated course outcomes as well as NCA and any program accreditation standards, following Capella's Good Practices guidelines and faculty expectations (as defined) and for providing an impactful and successful experience to Capella learner's that delivers on the Capella Brand Promise.
Capella supports the scholar/practitioner faculty/teaching model; faculty are encouraged to stay current with their area of specialization through scholarly and professional activities.
Responsibilities:
Specific Accountabilities include:
- Course Participation: Provides expertise in subject matter; Facilitates course discussions ensuring active participation among learners; Logs into Courseroom and creates entries at least 4-6 days per week; Responds to learner inquiries within 48 hours; Assesses learner assignments and engagement; Provides appropriate feedback, coaching and reinforcement of effective critical thinking; Reports at-risk learners to appropriate school staff; Encourages learner participation in mid-course and course-end evaluations; Provides innovative input designed to make teaching practices more effective; Adheres to quality standards and defines quality at course level in line with departmental and university norms; Helps develop the effectiveness of adjunct instructors; Applies current information to the Courseroom content to keep the learning experience fresh and relevant; Assumes teaching duties of other faculty in an emergency; provides backup to his/her Faculty Chair during periods when the Faculty Chair is absent.
- Curriculum Development: Participates in the design and development of courses and course materials including course plans, objectives, competencies, outcomes, teaching aids, activities and assessment tools. Ensures sensitivity to race, gender and disability in curriculum design, course content and study materials.
- Public Speaking or Presentations or Writing: Support University and School activities related to building brand awareness in targeted markets and professions related to conference presentations, corporate workshops with CAP partners and similar events as well as building thought leadership in the field.
- School Governance and Faculty Committees: Actively participates in appropriate department, division or University committees. Included in this category is the opportunity to assess Learner petitions for Credit For Prior Learning.
- Contribution to the Professional Field: Active practitioner in the field; Maintains affiliation with professional associations, as appropriate.
A "typical" job assignment (at the undergraduate level) may look as follows:
Teaching: 3 online 6-credit courses per quarter
Faculty Committees: 1-2 each year
Other activities that may be included in addition to the core responsibilities: Faculty staff meetings, Capella sponsored faculty development, problem resolution, faculty orientation/mentoring, web board facilitation, course revisions, etc.
Responsibility areas and specific assignments are based on the needs of the School and particular capabilities of the faculty member. Faculty assignments and areas of emphasis may vary significantly from School to School, however, the position should be structured to ensure the faculty member is able to contribute optimally to essential teaching and related support services to learners.
Qualifications:
Education: Minimum Master's or appropriate advanced degree for teaching Undergraduate curriculum. A doctorate is preferred. Knowledge of IBM/Oracle/Sun and Microsoft development technologies required.
Experience: Significant experience as a practitioner in the field plus minimum 3 years teaching in a relevant educational setting or equivalent expertise applicable to education. Familiarity with online teaching. Experience that provides an understanding of the specific needs of the adult, non-traditional learner.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of academic discipline and educational standards
- Ability to develop/maintain curriculum and assessment in online environment
- Use of technology in teaching and learning
- Capella University and School policies, guidelines and practices
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and practices such as development of learning contracts, collaborative learning, and active learning strategies
- Ability to teach/advise and assess at appropriate level
- Skills of conducting research including identifying resources, collecting and reviewing pertinent data and applying the results to specific situations
- Demonstrated ability to identify/determine alternatives to resolve complex problems
- Ability to mentor research or professional demonstration projects
- Ability to assist with faculty development including peer review and faculty mentoring
- Ability to deliver professional public presentations
- Microsoft Office products and web fluency
- Varied and complex subject matter content and teaching methodology
- Assessing learner needs; coaching and mentoring learners through their academic program
- Building courses, translating subject matter and facilitating complex learning in an internet environment
- Learner/academic focused problems relative to achievement of academic goals and requires independent judgment and decision making
- Managing full instructional load plus some administrative responsibilities
- Responsibilities are generally not prescribed and have broad parameters that will lead to the mastery of the subject matter and application or practice of learned proficiencies in the professional field
- Significant impact on learner success and retention
- Impact on University reputation and visibility
- Receives minimal direct supervision
- Acts under general guidance and collegial consultation regarding development of course content and providing constructive input regarding University practices
- No direct supervision but may coach, orient, and counsel adjunct faculty
- Interacts on a regular basis with learners, staff, and other faculty. Must be able to communicate effectively within the classroom, serve as mentor and leader in setting goals and parameters for academic progress; establish good peer/collegial relationships among faculty.
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