Job description
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.
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Must maintain an active and unencumbered license to practice dietetics-nutrition in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics/Nutritional Science, or Public Health in Nutrition, or Dietetics Administration. Education must be from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
Higher education experience providing instruction support for 2 years
Industry experience for a minimum of 2 years
This position requires afternoon and evening hours, up to 10 hours a week
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate or terminal degree in content area. Education must be from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
Experience with distance education and distance learning students
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Works primarily from home within the continental United States and is available to travel to meetings as required.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.
Additional Information
- Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
- Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.