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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY LETRS Methods Instructor (Doctorate Required) | Full-time Fa in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
Job Overview: Student learning is the primary responsibility of Western Governors University (WGU) faculty. Instructorsare subject matter experts who teach and mentor students when students engage in theirassigned courses. Instructorsvary the type, length, and intensity of instructional method based upon student needs. Instructorswork on a team tosupport an assigned group of students and offer specialized instruction on challenging topics. Using applicable technology, Instructorsinteract with students in both group and one-on-one settings. As part of WGU's disaggregated faculty model, Instructorsprovide their expertise and collaborate with the facultywhoare responsible for developing and evaluating courses and assessments.
Position Qualifications: * LETRS or other Science of Reading training preferred * Degree in a field related to the teaching subject matter preferred * Doctorate degree with a completed dissertation (if applicable) * Three years teaching in a K-12 classroom environment (non-substitute) * Demonstrated ability to teach remotely and effectively work with at-risk learners
Other Qualifications: * Separate qualifications and/or licensure/certifications may be required for some degree programs. * State and/or federal legislative requirements and/or college accreditation requirements may apply to maintain the necessary credentialing for this role.
Knowledge and Abilities: * Must be well organized, conscientious and thorough with detail. * Possess technologicalcompetency, as data entry, emails,calendars,word processing, and databaseprograms. * Maintain extraordinary customer service and communication skills with a friendly and persuasive speaking and writing style. * Demonstrate stronginterpersonaland written communicationskills, with an ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities: * Acts as a steward for carrying out WGU's mission and strategic vision. * Demonstrates a high level of commitment effectively and consistently. * Provides expertise in assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in the field. * Fosters student learning through innovative teaching practices. * Offers proactive support and outreach to assigned students. * Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies. * Communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community. * Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere. * Respondswith urgencyto students needs and changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines. * Participates and or leads training activities. * Consistently exhibits WGU Leadership Principles.
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Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other cla ssification protected by federal, state or local law.