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Job Type: Part time

Job Number: JR-019021

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.

This opportunity pays $50-$55 per hour.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pharmacy doctorate (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution
• Industry pharmacy experience for a minimum of a least 2 years
• Higher education experience providing student support/instruction for 2 years
• Current Pharmacist board certification and practice license (unencumbered)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with distance education and distance learning students
• Completion of Ambulatory Care Pharmacy or Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency program (accredited)

Job Profile Summary:

The Visiting Instructor provides specialized instruction for courses focusing on concepts for students. Student learning is the primary responsibility of WGU faculty. Visiting Instructors are subject matter experts who teach and support students. Visiting Instructors offer specialized instruction on topics in their course(s) aligned with best practices, as well as monitor and support student progress in competency development. Responsive to learner needs and vary the type, length, method, and intensity of instruction best matched to the learner's strengths and goals. Using technology, Visiting Instructors may interact with students in both group and one-on-one settings. Instructors collaborate with other instructional and program faculty serving the students to ensure continuity and quality of support.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction on assigned topics aligned with course curriculum and best practices.
• Monitor the course progress of an assigned group of learners in their course(s) and proactively offer support at key points of the student journey.
• Provide expertise in assigned content area and maintains current knowledge in their field.
• Foster student learning through innovative, effective teaching practices.
• Use technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of competencies.
• Collaborate with other professionals within the university to promote a positive, student-obsessed atmosphere.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to customize instructional support for learners with a variety of needs and educational backgrounds
• Must demonstrate technological competency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (or similar) applications, virtual instructional platforms, and student management systems
• Extraordinary customer service orientation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present information clearly, concisely, and accurately; friendly, persuasive speaking and writing style
• Communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds and situations.
• Well organized - conscientious and detail-oriented
• Adapt to changing priorities within the workplace
• Demonstrate initiative through independent completion of tasks
• Ability to use data to make decisions
• Strong understanding, acceptance, adherence, and promotion of the tenets of competency-based education in the WGU model.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit or stand to work on a computer for extended periods and lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Work primarily from home within the continental United States and be available to travel to meetings on a limited basis

Disclaimer: This Job Description has been designed to indicate the general nature, essential duties, and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It does not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications that are required of the employee to do this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract of employment and the University may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

How to apply: apply online

Part-time Regular Positions (classified for less than 30 standard working hours)

This is a part-time, regular position (classified for less than 30 SWH) that is eligible for vision and mental healthcare; flexible spending account; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and paid holidays and sick time.

The University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.