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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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
This position is located ONSITE in Weslaco, TexasAct as a steward for carrying out WGU's mission and strategic vision. This faculty must:
Demonstrate a high level of commitment, effectiveness, and consistency.
Serves as a professional role model for students in communication, ethical comportment, and problem-solving.
Provides expertise in an assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.
Demonstrates an understanding of, and participates in, the implementation of the philosophy and goals of the program.
Fosters students learning through innovative teaching practices; to include how to perform duties in the clinical setting.
Responds with urgency to meet student needs and communicates professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the WGU community.
Makes appropriate student referrals for remediation or other needs, utilizing WGU policies and procedures.
Communicates with the student's assigned coach/preceptor as needed to discuss student progress and concerns.
Provide final review and approval for student's clinical time.
Offers proactive support and outreach to assigned students.
Uses technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.
Submits electronic clinical student evaluation form(s) after completion of clinical intensive.
Collaborates with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
Responsible for responding with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines.
Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of relevant state regulations.
Conducts both in-person and/remote methods of student evaluationKnowledge, Skill and Abilities:
Must be able to work well under stress and meet deadlines.
Capacity for self-motivation and working independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for learning innovative technology.
Must comply with site specific orientation and onboarding requirements.
Problem Solving Skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate; future-oriented; assesses what will help/hinder achieving goals; focuses on what is important.
Interpersonal Skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner; approaches conflict proactively; solicits and shares feedback openly; listens with empathy and maintains composure.
Accuracy: Draws on information garnered from careful cultivation of a broad knowledge of WGU's goals and processes; investigates beyond assumptions.
Adaptability: Course corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations; tackles obstacles For full info follow application link.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 classification protected by federa
l, state or local law.
Vacancy expired!