Careers

Claremont Lincoln University invites applications from scholar-practitioners for online teaching faculty positions in the following areas of our graduate sustainability leadership program (please indicate the area you are applying to in both the subject line and cover letter):

• Earth Resources
• Environmental Science
• Economics and Sustainability
• Environmental Policy and Law

• Sustainable Resource Management
• Impact Assessment
• Urban Sustainability
• Regional Planning

• Scenario Planning
• Land and Water Use Management
• Policy Development and Analysis
• Master Planning and Policy Evolution

All responsibilities are presumed to reflect the effective implementation of best practices. Technology will be leveraged as an enabler whenever practical. Internal controls will be installed to ensure that all activities comply with acknowledged standards of fiduciary due care, non-conflicts of interest and confidentiality. The Online Teaching Faculty reports to the Dean or Program Chair. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Deliver instruction for all assigned classes;
• Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment for all students;
• Provide timely feedback and support to facilitate student academic success;
• Follow the Instructional Quality Review (IQR) expectations;
• Participate in curriculum development and continuous improvement efforts for the program;
• Abide by FERPA regulations;
• Abide by protocol set forth in University’s Faculty Guidelines and Teaching Expectations;
• Evaluate and assign grades to students;
• Submit requested information with strict adherence to established timelines;
• As a scholar-practitioner, relate professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional skill development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities;
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles and views; and
• Utilize Canvas Learning Management System, administer the course by logging into the course, review and participate in the discussion posts daily, and complete all grading of the discussion posts and assignments within one week of the due date of the assignment.

• Understanding of and commitment to Claremont Lincoln University’s philosophy and mission;
• Understanding of university policies, academic standards, and procedures;
• Ability to deliver engaging instructional content;
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively;
• Good interpersonal skills for building rapport and working collaboratively with diverse groups;
• Ability to support students;
• Effective time management skills;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver course content effectively online;
• Sensitivity to the needs and challenges of adult learners and diverse student populations;
• Adaptable to changing educational environments and evolving student needs;
• Openness to new ideas and approaches in higher education;
• Ability to apply new knowledge and skills to improve teaching and assessment practices.
• Commitment to teaching excellence; and
• Availability to engage in professional development activities related to teaching.

Notice: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Claremont Lincoln University embraces diversity and inclusion as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, abilities, cultures, and perspectives can thrive. Thus, we encourage diverse applicants and applicants of all abilities to apply.

Claremont Lincoln University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reaffirms its continuing commitment to afford qualified or qualifiable individuals equal access and equal opportunity within the University. To ensure equal access and equal opportunity, Claremont Lincoln University shall not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability (including intellectual disability), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran/military status, genetic information, or on any other legally prohibited basis.