Instructor

About the Role California Lutheran University seeks an instructor to deliver academic instruction across lecture, lab, and performance courses. The role involves assessing and developing student cognitive abilities and higher order thinking, advising on programs of study and resources, and evaluating student performance. Instruction is conducted in person, online, or via distance-mediated formats in alignment with course outlines and learning outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Provide academic instruction through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance-mediated instructional settings.
• Advise students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, and university mission/goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate ability to integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process and to maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrates thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline.
• Delivers course curricula in various learning styles.
• Exhibits sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of University students.
• Exhibits sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Integrates current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process.
• Maintains professional standards that protect student confidentiality.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Nice to Have

• Experience with distance- or online-mediated instruction and integration of instructional technologies