Faculty Partner, Temporary

The Faculty Partner, Temporary is a nationwide consultant that is a key member of the Digital Learning Solution’s Engagement Program advisory team. They will be predominantly associated with a single discipline from one of Sage’s key publishing areas : Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Business, although other Sage disciplines will also be considered. This role is for individuals that are driven to provide their pedagogical expertise with higher-ed faculty members throughout the United States. Held accountable for sharing their expertise on how to best align Vantage to support learning outcomes and program goals. They will be encouraged to drive usage and promote value of Vantage through leading webinars, publishing content, and sharing best practices to meet the needs of today’s faculty and learners.

The Faculty Partner, Temporary will collaborate with internal Sage teams, as well as working with our external customers, committing to approximately 10 hours of service per month. Internally, they will provide insight to Sage teams on topics such as product development, product training resources, and serve as a consult on best practices with the product. They will assist the sales teams by providing support pre-sales, giving insight into the faculty mindset, and assist with retention. Externally, they will strategically partner with key course-level administrators and instructors, acting as subject matter authorities to advise on the adoption and implementation of Vantage, as well as consult on the redesign of courses and / or curriculum. They will share their expertise in how to best align Vantage to support the customer’s initiatives.

Expectations of Faculty Partners

• Responsible for equipping course-level administrators and instructors with the necessary skills and information they will need to maximize the impact of Sage Vantage in their course each term.
• Facilitate face-to-face and virtual trainings or workshops and / or build implementation-specific product tutorials or videos to support accurate and effective usage.
• Provide discipline experience and digital courseware knowledge to advise on the right integration of Sage Vantage and an implementation plan that will best support the teaching and learning goals.
• Analyze instructor’s courses and collaborate with them to apply best practices on digital assessment, grading and reporting strategies, and Learning Management System integration.
• Create department specific training resources such as videos, guides, and recorded webinars as needed.
• Employ a set of success metrics to provide internal partners with written documentation of recommendations for the evolution of the course design and implementation.
• Keep pace with, and assist in the development and improvement of, Sage’s higher education product strategy, roadmaps, and releases.
• Represent the voice of the customer while attending internal stakeholder meetings.
• Provide insights into best practices around faculty engagement with Sales & Services colleagues.
• Assist the sales team by communicating Vantage from a faculty perspective to prospective users and committees at high-stakes adoptions.
• Demonstrate effective presentation skills. Excel at using questions and presentation style to impact the faculty.

If you have a disability and you need any support during the application process, please contact Lara.Weeks@sagepub.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Package :

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect. Sage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation at Sage is influenced by several factors, including but not limited to skill set, nature and level of experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations.

We anticipate the salary for this position is $65.00 per hour.

Sage offers freedom and autonomy in your day-to-day with hybrid or remote work, depending on the role. Join the nearly 2,000 Sage employees worldwide who deliver products and services that serve to fulfill our noble goal of education and dissemination of knowledge globally. We’d love to meet you!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sage Publishing is committed to being an inclusive employer where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and partnership status, pregnancy and parental responsibilities, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We believe that diversity is a cornerstone of a vibrant culture. We want Sage to be an organization where the most talented staff and high-potential staff are recruited, have the opportunity to grow, and want to work. We strive to achieve a better representation of diverse talent at all levels, including leadership, across our workforce.