Faculty Advisor Higher Education

Company: Pearson
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Faculty Advisor: Mastering Physical Science
Description
At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology - and each other to surpass these boundaries - we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small.
The Faculty Advisor for Mastering Physical Sciences is a key member of the Faculty Advisory Team within the Pearson North America Services Organization. They will strategically identify and partner with key course level administrators, acting as a subject-matter expert to advise on the implementation of the Pearson digital product and to consult on the redesign of courses and/or curriculum. They will share their expertise in how to best align Pearson digital products to support the customer's initiatives.
The Faculty Advisor will have expert-level knowledge of Pearson digital implementation models within courses related to their own teaching/research field and be able to extrapolate those skills into the rest of the Physical Science within discipline areas assigned to them. They will develop and utilize a set of milestones to effectively track growth and success, using an established rubric and reporting template to facilitate these internal and external discussions.
The Faculty Advisor will also be responsible for equipping faculty at pre-identified accounts with the necessary skills and information they will need to maximize the impact of the Pearson digital product in their course each term, which includes facilitating face-to-face and virtual trainings or workshops and/or creating implementation-specific product tutorials or videos to support proper rollout and usage.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with course level administrators, providing discipline experience and digital product knowledge, to advise on the right integration of Pearson digital products and an implementation that will best support the teaching and learning goals.
Understand and apply the implementation best practices and results summarized in Pearson's Results Library: http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/educators/results/results-library.php.
Working with the Faculty Advisor for Life Sciences, the Faculty Advisor of Physical Sciences will coordinate and align best practices that institutions should utilize while implementing courses into the Mastering Platform.
Consult on digital assessment, grading and reporting strategies; Provide deep understanding and best practices knowledge when integrating with a Learning Management System.
Create department specific training resources such as videos, guides, and live as well as recorded webinars as needed.
Consult with product team to advise on products under development.
Use a set of success metrics and reporting structure to provide customers as well as internal stakeholders written documentation of the recommendations and evolution of the course design and implementation.
Advise on customer specifications for some delivery of custom content; Pedagogical QA as needed.
25% travel; Conduct face-to-face training and implementation workshops as well as attend relevant conferences and internal meetings.
Qualifications
Master's degree in assigned discipline area is required
At least 5 years of full-time teaching experience at the collegiate level, or comparable
Experience teaching with Pearson Mastering (Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Geo Sciences preferred)
Online teaching experience a plus
LMS Experience preferred
Experience presenting at conferences, department meetings, and events
High Achievement: Collegiate Teaching Award(s)
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Primary Location: US-RE-Remote
Work Locations: US-Remote Remote
Job: Professional Development
Organization: North America
Employee Status: Regular Employee
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Schedule: Full-time Regular
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Full time Salary Range starts at $70,000.00.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.---All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.---All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.
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Job: SALES
Organization: Higher Education
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 11759
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