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• Master's degree or higher, held for at least two years.

• Current full-time employment related to the area of teaching.

• Work experience in the content area you wish to teach.
  

Job Title: Facilitator/Instructor

Job Description: The role of the faculty member at the University of Phoenix is to present information, carry out activities, and facilitate classroom discussion as outlined in the teaching module provided for the class contracted to teach. Faculty receive directives from and bring all issues to the Associate Director of Academic Affairs and/or the Director of Academic Affairs.

• Meet class at specified time and date and facilitate instruction for entire scheduled class period.
• Be fully prepared for each class and familiar with both module and text material.
• Create an informal, yet professional learning environment where students and faculty have a free exchange of ideas.
• Provide opportunities for faculty and students to learn about the professional background expertise of all students in the learning group.
• Create a learning environment where students feel valued for the professional expertise they bring to the classroom.
• Interact with the class as a facilitator by providing information to the students and drawing information from students providing an exchange of relevant ideas.
• Organize and make available the widest possible resources for learning and make maximum use of the students themselves as learning resources.
• Follow the module for the course using the format and activities as guidelines for conducting class.
  

Classes meet weekly for four hours, one night per week and attendance is mandatory. Independent study, supervised field work and the students' project/thesis will require a considerable time commitment outside the formal classroom setting.

After completion of the Faculty Certification Workshop, faculty are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Applies theory to practical situations.
• Prepares a syllabus for each class that is clear and easily understood.
• Debriefs cases so students better understand the learning experience.
• Gives assignments that challenge the student leading to mastery of the material.
• Gives feedback on written and verbal work that helps students improve.
• Listens to students' questions for understanding.
• Presents information in a lively, well-organized manner.
• Positively reinforces students for participating in class.
• Gives students additional help when asked.
• Brings current information to class for discussion.
• Frequently refers to materials in text and module during class.
• Easily and openly admits when he/she does not know the answer.
• Sets forth work/grading requirements early and helps students understand them.
• Is friendly and social to students.
• Begins and ends class on time.
• Can explain University of Phoenix policies and procedures to students.
  

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