| Company: | Westwood College Company Profile | Current Opportunities (17) |
| Job Location(s): | Chicago |
| Employment Term: | Regular |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Start Date: | As soon as possible |
| Starting Salary Range: | Not Provided |
| Required Experience: | Open |
| Related Categories: | Education - College/University, Education - Professional/Vocational |
Westwood - O'Hare campus has a opening for Full Time Faculty for our Design courses
Qualifications include:
Applicants must have 18 hours of course work in undergraduate, graduate, or a combination of the two. A masters degree is mandatory. Before submitting a resumes, applicants must have all official college transcripts in hand. You will not be interviewed unless you are in possession of all official college transcripts. All interested parties, please submit resumes along with salary requests.
The role of Faculty is to effectively communicate with the students and help them achieve their educational goals. The instructor maximizes retention of students toward the completion of their programs and provides students by fostering a proper educational environment so that the students may derive the maximum benefits form the program for which they are enrolled.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach all assigned classes and hours as determined with class assignments.
2. Plan for instructional activities to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion,
demonstration labs, and projects. Course outlines and syllabi should be given to students at the
beginning of each course setting objectives determining multiple teaching strategies and student
activities and evaluation of student learning.
3. Organize concepts to be taught in a logical and understandable sequence covering all objectives as
outlined in the course syllabus and lesson guides.
4. Handle classroom routines which includes but not limited to the following:
a. Start and end class on time
b. Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning
c. Administer rules consistently and fairly
d. Establishing and maintaining classroom control
e. Return tests, labs and homework in a timely manner
5. Use appropriate assessment tools shall be used that includes but are not limited to the following:
a. Select, develop and use informal and formal techniques or instruments to measure student
learning, modifying teaching strategies if needed.
b. Submit and maintain accurate records of attendance, grades and Student Action Reports.
c. Submit all paperwork in a timely manner.
6. Identify and assess students who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the
course objectives and provide additional instruction to those students outside of class hours, as
needed.
7. Maintain expertise and technical competence in applicable field of study. If credentialed or
certified, maintain all certifications and satisfy all requirements of the professional development
plan.
8. Attend all meetings, ceremonies and official functions as specified by the program director or the
Campus Academic Dean.
9. Adhere to published company guidelines in all matters concerning dress code.
10. Performs any other duties, as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
At the time of hiring Westwood College faculty and education department managers are required to hold a completed graduate degree from a U.S. regionally or nationally accredited university. In addition, state licensing and national accrediting criteria apply. Faculty with international credentials, are required to present an official U.S. degree evaluation by AACRAO or NACES recognized evaluation agency.
1. Appropriate technical certification (if required)
2. Appropriate professional experience
3. Teaching experience preferred
4. Working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
5. Strong oral and written communication skills
6. Strong attention to detail
Westwood is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our Company is committed to serving a diverse multicultural body of students in an atmosphere that promotes pride, respect and teamwork. To our campuses and campus communities, we commit to recruit an experienced and qualified faculty and staff who are reflective of the infinitely varied human talent available. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.