Course Facilitator: Environmental Science/Biology

Summary

Course Facilitators are responsible for grading student papers, providing written feedback, and answering questions related to written assignments. Course Facilitators are also responsible for responding to other student messages within the LMS and assisting the Course Operations team with curricular questions within the discipline.

Primary Responsibilities

Grade students’ written assignments within 3 business days of submission in line with course rubric and provide helpful feedback. Respond to students’ questions related to their written assignments.  Provide clarification and guidance regarding the learning experience in the course as needed. Escalate technical issues to the Course Operations department for resolution. Escalate any other student concerns not related to written assignments to the Course Operations department for resolution.  Maintain flexibility, a positive attitude, and a willingness to complete any additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications 

Masters or Doctorate in the discipline or 18 graduate level credit hours within the discipline Online course facilitation experience preferred Knowledge/experience of Canvas a plus Strong communication skills both written and verbal Ability to respond to student questions and assignment submissions in a 3-day window

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Other job details

Course Facilitators will render 19 or fewer work hours per week Not eligible for benefits other than sick leave

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York State, New York City, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: 

Minimum full-time salary range is between $29.00/hour for Masters degree & $30.00/hour for Doctorate degree.

This position is not bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here.