Columbia Southern University
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Faculty
Department: College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Reports To: Academic Program Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: Available to perform teaching, course development, and administrative responsibilities, which may include evenings and weekends
Location: Off-Campus, Remote
Last Updated: August 18, 2026
Job Summary
Lead Faculty provides teaching and instruction to Columbia Southern University students, collaborates with other faculty to promote an engaging learning environment, and serves as a subject matter expert within their assigned discipline. Lead Faculty assist the Academic Program Director in managing program development initiatives, course creation and development, accreditation activities and direct full and part-time faculty development, conduct periodic evaluations and reviews and increase student retention.
Essential Job Tasks
- Teaches assigned courses within the qualified discipline and maintains a minimum course load as defined by university guidelines for Lead Faculty. Teaching responsibilities include the following:
- Records and posts a welcome video and transcript.
- Communicates with students to encourage engagement and course completion.
- Conducts weekly outreach to students struggling in the course.Participates in the classroom a minimum of five separate days during the week.
- Responds to student email inquiries in a timely manner (48 hours) utilizing the university-assigned email account.
- Facilitates discussion boards.Reviews student submissions and provides relevant, substantive, and value-added feedback in a timely manner through the Blackboard Learning Management System. Feedback should explain point deduction/loss per the rubric.
- Hosts a minimum of two live lectures throughout the course on camera. Live lectures must be scheduled within the following times during units II and VI:
- Monday – Friday: Between 5 pm – 9 pm CST
- Saturday or Sunday: Between 9 am – 9 pm CST
- Serves as a substitute faculty member for others, when needed.
- Assists in the supervision of assigned Full Time and Part Time Faculty.
- Participates in strategic planning activities, outcomes assessment, curriculum development and planning, and curriculum maintenance to include revision of content, innovation of content, and curriculum assessment.
- Assists in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, development, mentoring, and evaluation of Full- time and Part-Time faculty, as assigned.
- Participates in University committees as assigned.
- Responds to student inquiries in a timely manner according to University policy, utilizing University assigned email account.
- Resolves academic concerns, including academic integrity, grade inflation, and grade challenges within University established timelines. Responds to student questions regarding assessment items with relevant and courteous comments that address the specific concern.
- Promote programs and work to have each program recognized by industry related organizations.
- Participates in scheduled remote meetings, university training sessions, and faculty development opportunities, as well as on-site activities required by the Academic Dean or Provost
- Completes projects and other assignments as directed by the Academic Program Director, Dean, or Provost
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Academic Processes - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
- Clerical - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
- Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Skills
- Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Research - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
- Interpersonal Skills - communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
- Time Management - Manages one’s own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Attention to Detail - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.
Abilities
- Written Comprehension -The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Selective Attention (Vigilance) - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Education and Experience
Faculty Teaching Undergraduate and/or Certificate Courses should (Course Numbers 1000 – 4000)
- Hold and maintain an active, unencumbered multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Possess a terminal degree or master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program/college/university or…
- Possess the highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a certification or license and a minimum of two years’ experience in the teaching discipline/field
- Possess experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)
Faculty Teaching Graduate Courses (Course Numbers ≥ 5000)
- Hold and maintain an active, unencumbered multistate Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Possess a terminal degree in Nursing from an accredited program/college/university or…
- Possess the highest degree in the teaching discipline/field with a certification or license and a minimum of five years’ experience in the teaching discipline/field
- Possess experience teaching at the college/university level (preferred)
*If a faculty does not meet the above credentialing requirements, an alternative justification requires approval from the College Dean and Provost.
**Specific disciplines may require additional certifications or licenses.
Equipment Required
Lead Faculty are required to provide their own equipment. This includes:
- Computer, telephone, and a printer with a scanner
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, and internal database software
- Secure and reliable internet access with sufficient speed/bandwidth to perform job responsibilities for this position.
Work Environment
Expected to design one’s own personal work environment. Required to be available via remote access and/or technology during working hours. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead Faculty assists in the supervision of full-time and part-time faculty.
Outside Employment:
Lead Faculty must consider CSU as their primary employer and avoid additional part-time employment opportunities that distract from essential job duties and responsibilities. Other full-time employment of a competitive nature violates the employee policy on outside employment. Pay Transparency Statement In accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, applicants who reside in a jurisdiction with designated pay transparency requirements and for whom this position is available on a remote basis may be entitled to receive additional information regarding the compensation range and benefits associated with this role. Such information will be provided upon request, as required by law. Please contact [email protected].
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