Online Course Facilitator - Fire and Safety Engineering Technology

Title: Online Course Facilitator - Fire and Safety Engineering Technology

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Remote Opportunities

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: William Hicks

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University is accepting applications for part-time Online Course Facilitators within the Fire and Safety Engineering Technology program for online programs on an ongoing and as-needed basis. When an opening is available, applications will be considered in the applicant pool. The online course facilitator position, supervised directly by the course Instructor of Record (IOR), supports the delivery of high enrolled online courses at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). At the direction of the IOR, the online course facilitator fosters regular and substantive interaction with assigned students enrolled in the course, providing timely, comprehensive, and meaningful assessment of course assignments as directed by the IOR, and consistent communication and collaboration with the IOR. Online Course Facilitators are utilized on an “as – needed” course-by-course basis (typically during a seven-week online course) and there is no guarantee of future employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of eighteen graduate hours the teaching discipline OR Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the teaching or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree required, Ph.D or equivalent preferred.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.