Online Lead Instructor | Health Care Administration

As a Lead Instructor, you will serve as a master teacher, demonstrating best practices in instruction, faculty mentorship, and professional conduct to inspire and guide fellow faculty members. This role includes full-time online instruction in our health care administration programs, requiring you to teach a full course load each sequence. Additionally, you will support student success, and assist programmatic leadership with administrative duties and meeting programmatic goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform functions of an online instructor and teach a full course load. Maintain a minimum of a 70% student success rate for all classes taught in the program. Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours when classes are in session.
• Provide timely and substantive feedback to students on assignments and additional assistance to those having difficulty with course content.
• Regularly engage with students in the classroom by participating in discussions and posting announcements, videos, and other materials to enhance student learning.
• Prepare and report final grades on time at the end of each course.
• Serve as a master teacher, exemplifying best practices in instruction, communication, mentorship, and professional conduct to inspire and guide fellow faculty members.
• Actively assist with retention efforts by contacting students who are not actively engaged in courses by phone or email.
• Refer students with questions regarding financial aid, transcripts, and other issues to the proper personnel.
• Advise students regarding academic progress and course participation.
• Mentor program faculty in conjunction with the Assistant Deans of Faculty and program administration.
• Assist the leadership teams with peer observations of online classrooms.
• Participate in continuing education (in-service and professional development) and remain current with professional trends and advances in technology.
• Work with program leadership to implement program goals.
• Assist program leadership with curriculum reviews and updates.
• Attend and participate in advisory board, faculty, and other meetings pertaining to adademics

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or
• the Council of Higher Education Accreditation in a healthcare-related field.
• Background in Health Care Administration or Health Care Management
• Minimum or five (5) years of occupational experience in healthcare and a minimum of three (3) years of online instructional experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video conferencing applications, Learning Management Systems, and other computer/internet applications.
• Flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to be productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and team-focused.