Online Adjunct Instructor Human Uses of the Environment CBE Assessment

CompetencyBased Education Adjunct Faculty Assessment

Rasmussen University

This course provides an indepth exploration of the integrated relationship between human life and the surrounding environment, beginning with a study of the fundamental concepts and principles of ecology. Topics that are interwoven throughout the course include principles of ecology, as seen in the structure and function of the ecosystem; pollution of air, soil, and water resources; population explosion and the relationship of people, disease, and food production; and environmental controls necessary for survival.

Reporting Relationships:

Adjunct Faculty will report to an Academic Dean

Responsibilities:

CompetencyBased Education (CBE) allows students to master content and skills within a course or program at their own pace and prioritizes the demonstration of student learning over time.

Students are able to show what they know when they know it. CBE courses are broken into multiple modules that are selfpaced. Each module has an assessment at the end of it that allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the material.

CBE Assessment Adjunct Faculty members focus on grading the work coming in from students. They are assigned a set number of students that are theirs and all submissions from those students are graded by their assessment faculty member.

Grading is facilitated through the use of detailed rubrics and feedback. Very little direct communication is had with students and more attention is put on the grading itself. This allows for an unbiased grading process and a faculty member with an expert understanding of the course project and its requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

The essential function of the position include, but are not limited to the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the function. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, andor assigned. Adjunct faculty will be assigned up to 3 work units per academic quarter.

Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise

• Dynamic, Active Classroom
  • Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning
  • Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and studentcentered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students
  • Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives
  • Organized classroom and efficient use of class time
  • • Subject Matter Expertise
      • Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students
      • Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise
      • • Student and University Support and Professionalism:
          • Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean
          • Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s)
          • • Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities:
              • Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon andor designated by the Dean
              • Appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor and dress will be exhibited at all times
              • • Professional Development
                  • Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook

                  • • Experience and Qualifications:

                      • Teaching experience preferred. (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
                      • Selfmotivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
                      • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.
                      • Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.
                      • Online adjuncts will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements
                        • Windows XP or greater
                        • Microsoft Office 2010
                        • An internet connection

                        • • Education, certifications and Licensures:

                            • Master’s in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Chemistry
                            • Rasmussen University follows the requirements set by the Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and the states in which the campuses operate.
                            • Must be able to provide professional licensescertifications required for specialized schools (Health Sciences, Nursing) before teaching. License must be active and unencumbered
                            • Must be able to provide official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching.

                            • Location:

                              This position is remote but not available to CO residents

                              Benefits & Compensation:

                              Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your wellbeing, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support.

                              Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance. Our Online PartTime (Adjunct) Instructor compensation is determined based on the workload (Work Unit) associated with the specific course assignment. Those selected for these roles can expect a reasonable estimate of the current pay to be $1,700.00 per fullterm Work Unit. We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needs. This range is subject to change.

                              Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. Our parttime employees are eligible for our 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, paid sick leave, a robust learning management system and individual development planning. We also offer continuing education benefits for parttime employees comprised of a tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands. We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

                              About Us:

                              Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in careerfocused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competencybased education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

                              It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.