London Faculty Member: History of Art in City of Westminster

London Faculty Member: History of Art

About the Role

Successful candidates will be highly motivated, energetic, student-oriented educators who bring courses to life for students through a combination of active classroom learning and experiential education.

Faculty must possess a commitment to undergraduate teaching and experiential education, and be prepared to work with diverse students early in their higher education journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

Faculty are responsible for teaching and creating an inclusive learning environment for all participants, and for following the established teaching methodologies and expectations of Verto, its Academic Provider, and other stakeholders.

Faculty design courses utilizing the provided syllabi and supporting resources, including LMS and online textbooks.

Faculty implement academic policies and coursework in compliance with academic requirements established with Verto’s Academic Provider(s).

This includes, but is not limited to

• Develop and deliver course(s) utilizing the provided academic policies, course syllabi and LMS (Canvas) and textbook resources, templates and timelines.
• Adhere to all local and global faculty and course requirements including delivery of all expected contact hours and adherence to teaching schedule and curriculum.
• Faculty must demonstrate appropriate conduct and treat all students, faculty and staff with respect to create an inclusive environment.
• Develop relevant, discipline-based, up-to-date course content and applied learning experiences.

Willingness to advance curricular experimentation, particularly related to active and experiential learning, student development, learning assessment (e. g., rubrics) and technology (e. g., AI, Canvas) and following established best practices for curriculum development and openness to feedback is important.

• Evaluate students’ homework and provide regular and formative feedback, and score student work in a timely and constructive manner.

Assess student mastery of Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes in your course(s).

• New faculty are expected to participate in up to ten hours of faculty training & development every semester prior to program start date and an additional five hours of ongoing professional development throughout the semester.

Attend regular faculty meetings (1x1 and group) throughout the semester.

Returning faculty are expected to contribute to ongoing faculty development and may be asked to share good practices, lead training, conduct course observations and/or mentor peer / new faculty or contribute to course-specific projects.

• Teach all scheduled courses and host weekly office hours, respond in a timely, specified manner to student inquiries.

Communicate promptly with local academic staff in the event of emergencies.

• Champion student success by holistic student support, monitoring student attendance & monitor student engagement, communicating care and concern requests to academic staff.

Diligently meet the specific, documented ongoing needs of students with academic accommodations.

Refer students to appropriate learning support services and interventions.

• Educate participants and enforce policies on Attendance and Academic Integrity, and proactively and professionally address any related grading questions, concerns or appeals with students directly, consulting with local academic staff as needed.
• Follow established academic calendar(s), relevant parts of term and grading progress and policies, and maintain highly accurate academic records related to student enrollments, attendance and academic performance.
• Accurately calculate and submit grades on‑time through the LMS and via the Academic Provider’s grade reporting software (Banner), following established mid‑term and end‑of‑term grade reporting timelines and protocols.

Respond to student inquiries related to their grades in a timely manner including any grade disputes or discrepancies after the final grading period.

• Foster learning environments that are respectful and positive, conducive to early college student development, adhere to Verto values, and that are characterized by learner‑centered approaches to instructional design and delivery:
• Helping students develop their academic identity and foundational academic skills with appropriate levels of challenge and support
• Appropriate use of professional language and tone, modeling constructive feedback and conflict negotiation
• Active classroom management and consideration of power dynamics in faculty‑student relationships
• Auditing course materials for representation for diverse student populations by including bringing in local and global perspectives through course readings, assignments, and activities.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative, and professional relationships with program participants, staff, and community partners.
• Share feedback with local and global Verto academic leaders to provide recommendations for academic excellence and faculty support needs.
• Participate in curriculum development projects and assessment initiatives as directed by the University of New Haven and Verto Education.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned.
• What We’re Looking For
• Master’s degree required, terminal degree (Ph D) in Accounting or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum eighteen graduate credits in the field of study relevant to the course(s) of interest.
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in Accounting with at least one year teaching at the university level.
• Demonstrated success in teaching students with varied learning styles and abilities.
• Appreciation for, and proven record of, success in working with students of diverse economic, racial, cultural, and educational backgrounds.
• Openness to feedback and application of strategies for continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort level implementing policies and classroom standards that align with established policies and protocols.
• Passion for active, experiential, reflective and discussion-based learning and helping students make meaning out of their experiences.
• Eager to learn from colleagues and enjoys open collaboration and teamwork.
• Must have the legal right to work in the country for the full program duration, prior to the start of the semester. Verto Education does not sponsor visas or permits of stay.

Compensation

Final base pay will depend on your location (aligned to Verto’s compensation regions), as well as your experience, skills, and relevant qualifications.

Your recruiter/hiring manager can share the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Right to Work

You must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Verto Education is unable to sponsor visas for this role.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Verto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you require support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Data Privacy

By applying for this role, you acknowledge that Verto Education will process your personal data for recruitment purposes.

This includes assessing your application, communicating with you, and managing the hiring process.

Your data will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Verto Education is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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