Part-Time Faculty, Management Information Systems, Analytics Focused

About Colorado State University Global

Colorado State University Global is committed to advancing student academic and professional success in a global society by providing access to dynamic education characterized by excellence, innovative delivery technologies, industry relevance, and strong stakeholder engagement. We are growth-minded, dedicated, tenacious, agile, engaged, and champions of integrity, continually striving to foster student success and drive our mission forward.

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at CSU Global as a Course Instructor for Management Information Systems (MIS)! Under the guidance of the Provost, Program Manager & Faculty Operations Specialist, you will ensure the seamless delivery of courses in alignment with University, accreditation, and state standards. This role significantly contributes to CSU Global's mission and programs by conducting 8-week online courses through our learning management system, actively engaging with students, providing feedback, and supporting retention efforts.

Courses assigned will be both Data Analytics & Business Analytics focused.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete a quality check/review of each assigned course per CSU Global expectations prior to the course start.
• Engage fully with students in assigned academic course(s), ensuring active participation and responsiveness to support their success.
• Conduct course(s) as designed through the learning management system (Canvas).
• Post weekly course updates and announcements.
• Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports for student grades.
• Adhere to all CSU Global faculty expectations regarding engagement in the course through discussion boards and in comments and feedback on assessments.
• Provide personalized and substantive feedback on all student submissions and assignments within CSU Global guidelines.
• Respond promptly to student, Program Director, and University emails, phone calls, and inquiries.
• Host live class sessions, as required.
• Submit course tickets for any course issues.
• Provide feedback on course topics, presentation, and relevancy to the Program Director.
• Actively assist the University in retention efforts, such as reporting concerns for disengaged students to the Academic Success Office.
• Support University assessment efforts for the course and program.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical standard and confidentiality in all duties.
• Carry out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines, and University policies.
• Remain current in profession and industry trends.
• Make positive contributions through suggestions for improvement and learning new skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Documented knowledge and skills related to teaching modern learners and teaching methodology.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty, academic and campus leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
• Successful completion of regulatory and job training requirements.
• Computer skills: Proficient with e-mail, cloud-based document systems (e.g., Google applications), standard word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining speed and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under stress in emergency, critical, or hazardous situations.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Instructing, Learning Strategies, Active Listening.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work, Quality Assurance.
• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving.

Qualifications Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics or Data Science with a minimum of eighteen (18) hours of graduate credit hours in Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Data Science or related field. A Doctorate degree in Management Information Systems, Statistics or Mathematics is strongly preferred.
• Graduate level faculty must have a minimum of three (3) years of industry and practical experience within the previous 10 years.
• At least two (2) years of online higher education teaching experience.
• Experience with Power BI, SAS, Python and R.

Additional Information

CSU Global courses are 8 weeks in length. Course appointments are awarded on a term-to-term basis and are dependent on University enrollment. Employment is considered part-time/temporary. Compensation is competitive, with an hourly pay range of $32 - $37 based on teaching load and degree type, and also includes a contribution to a retirement account. Background checks and official transcripts are required for all appointed candidates. Applicants advancing through the hiring process will participate in pre-recorded video interviews, live video interviews, followed by a 3-week unpaid FCC100 training course. CSU Global provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities; contact Recruitment@csuglobal.edu for accommodation requests.

Key skills/competency

• Online Teaching
• Data Analytics
• Business Analytics
• Management Information Systems
• Student Engagement
• Curriculum Development
• Learning Management Systems (Canvas)
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills