Faculty Mentors have an academic responsibility to aid Learners in achieving their educational objectives using relevant tools, resources, and materials incorporating Learner needs and real-world contexts. Faculty Mentors also support course, program, and institutional levels of educational outcomes using proper instructional and assessment strategies. Faculty Mentors must be able to provide effective and responsive academic instruction, counseling, and mentoring verbally and in written form.
Faculty Mentors have the following responsibilities without utilizing assistants or subcontracted parties. Such duties and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:
The Mentor position does not have any supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Except for special extenuating circumstances, such as extensive and recognized professional expertise and experience, Faculty shall possess professional experience related to the mentoring assignment and an accredited college degree equal to or higher than the degree sought by the assigned Learner, and a minimum of three years of online teaching experience. Previous experience with online instruction and learning management systems is required. Experience with Canvas LMS is preferred.
School of Behavioral Sciences:
- Terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution in psychology, counseling, therapy, marriage, and family, or other related social or behavioral science discipline
- Terminal degree from an institutionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in psychology, counseling, therapy, marriage, and family, or other related social or behavioral science discipline
- Active license (Preferred): Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Psychologist
School of Business and Management:
- Terminal degree from an institutionally accredited institution in business, management (administration or evidence-based), operations research and management sciences, IO psychology, political science (theory), economics/econometrics, or research design and analysis
- Terminal degree from an institutionally accredited institution in a related discipline with 18 graduate hours in business, evidence-based management, operations research and management sciences, economics/econometrics, research design and analysis, or other related hard science area
School of Education:
- Terminal degree from an institutionally accredited institution in K-20 education, higher education, corporate training, education technology, or education administration
- Terminal degree from an institutionally accredited institution in a related discipline with 18 graduate hours in K-20 education, higher education, corporate training, education technology, education administration, or related social science area
School of Nursing:
- Master’s degree in Nursing
- Terminal degree in Nursing or related field from an institutionally accredited institution
- Terminal degree in Nursing or related field from an institutionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours
- Active, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of residence
School of Criminal Justice:
- Terminal degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an institutionally accredited institution
- Terminal degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an institutionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to analyze and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, and technical material related to the academic discipline, and University policies and procedures. Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and develop syllabi. Ability to effectively present information both written and verbally and respond to questions from learners, Deans, Department Chairs, Academic Advisors, and other University associates.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficiency with Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), familiarity with CANVAS or a similar LMS. Able to use Microsoft Teams and Zoom, Internet connectivity supporting streaming audio and videoconferencing meetings.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts (such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions) to practical situations. Some mentoring assignments may require additional mathematical skills. A strong understanding of parametric and nonparametric quantitative analyses involving R (RStudio, Jamovi, and derivatives), SPSS, PSSP, GlueViz, Orange, G*Power, JASP, and other packages is desirable.
RESEARCH SKILLS
Familiarity with the following research methodologies is desirable:
Qualitative: Action Research, Evaluative (Programmatic/Policy), Case Study, Grounded Study, Content Analysis, Historical/Narrative, Delphi Method, Holistic Study, Developmental (Trend/Pattern), Phenomenology, Ethnography, Pure Descriptive, and Generic Designs.
Quantitative: Causal-Comparative; Correlational, Linear and Nonlinear Modelling, and Quasi-Experimental Design. Familiarity with 1-cycle and 2-cycle coding, CAQDAS, and grounded theory coding methods is desirable.
Mixed Methods: Explanatory Sequential, Exploratory Sequential, and Parallel/Convergent Design.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism such as formulas, scientific equations, and graphs. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee must regularly talk and actively listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include computer technology and written materials which require close vision and color vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
As a remote employee, he/she must provide a workspace that is safe and conducive to a business atmosphere where staff can interact with and provide undivided attention, removed from distractions.
What we offer*
CalSouthern generally compensates its Adjunct Faculty on a per learner basis rate for the completion of a course, that takes into consideration a variety of factors including years of overall instruction experience and highest degree earned. The base rate for an Adjunct Faculty can range between $140.00 and $180.00 per learner per course completion.
- Paid sick leave
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Company paid tuition assistance – subject to approval
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Adoption assistance
- Additional ancillary programs may be available
- Some benefits may vary by jurisdiction and are subject to eligibility.
