Part-Time Assistant Instructor (10X Technology-Assisted Teaching), Applied Behavior Analysis at Capella University

The Assistant Instructor is responsible for providing instructional and academic support to learners in courses. This support will be offered through: 1:1 coaching and consultation, instructional materials and resources, and the facilitation of office hours or group study sessions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Building an online community conducive to the spirit of learning and continuous improvement in a positive, learner-focused environment.
• Using text, video, and other technologies to create learning resources that drive learner engagement and assist learners with course content and skill development.
• Leading and commenting in courseroom discussions with learners. 
• Planning and facilitating optional weekly interactive, collaborative study and review sessions that combine what to learn (content) with how to learn (study strategies).
• Assessing learning and comprehension through evaluation of course competencies; this may include informal assessments or formal evaluations utilizing rubrics for discussions and assignments.
• Keeping up to date with essential technologies, including Civitas, Outlook, Kaltura, and more.
• Maintaining adequate learner records.
• This position requires 30 hours a week and is remote. Most duties can be completed on nights and weekends, but some availability during regular business hours for training, team meetings and learner appointments may also be required. The Assistant Instructor will be expected to check into the courseroom on weekends.

Job Skills:

• Experience with teaching or tutoring.
• Self-motivated and highly organized.
• Advocate of social media and mobile technology.
• Ability to embrace technological and pedagogical methodology changes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with faculty, coaches, and learners.
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building, customer service, and problem resolution skills. 
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and practices such as development of learning contracts, collaborative learning, and active learning strategies
• Ability to assess individual and group learning needs and explain concepts in different ways. 
• Experience working with a diversity of learning styles. 
• Comfortable using technology to facilitate learning. 

Work Experience:

• Professional experience in the discipline with a minimum of two years required for undergraduate level and three years required for graduate level. 3 years in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and 1 year of post BCBA experience required.
• Graduate Assistant or teaching experience preferred.

Education:

• MS or PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis or closely related field required.

Certificates, licenses and registrations:

• BCBA or BCBA-D certification required.

Other:

Job Location

Many of our positions, including this role, are designed to be remote "home office" settings. 

• Employees working out of a home office are responsible for providing an appropriate and safe office space, office furniture and organization, communication tools, and related items. These include: 
  • Arranging for high speed internet connection, printer and a dedicated phone line for business use. Specifics regarding expense coverage and reimbursement vary based on individual position categories. Capella will not provide office equipment or on-site set up assistance.   
  • The environment must be free from distractions and enable a highly productive and professional work environment.   
  • As with on-site positions, our off-site positions require that the majority of the time will be spent using a telephone, PC and monitors.  
  • Any and all daycare arrangements must be made so that employees are not working while providing care for children or other family members at home.  
  • There are minimal lifting requirements unless otherwise noted.  
• Must be able to travel 10% of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Typical office setting.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job. 
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

• SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.