Part Time Faculty Remote

Job Overview

Job Description

# VoiceUp University
## Part-Time Faculty Position: Purpose Connection Specialist
*"We connect people to their purpose."*

### About VoiceUp University
VoiceUp University is a 100% remote, 100% flexible higher education institution dedicated to connecting people to their purpose. As part of Voice Up Publishing Incorporated's comprehensive ecosystem, we serve students spanning over 100 colleges and universities across multiple global locations. Our innovative "Cost of a Family Dinner" pricing model makes education accessible while reinforcing our commitment to strengthening relationships.

### Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate, purpose-driven educator to join our part-time faculty team. This position will focus on guiding working adults through our unique educational framework designed to help students discover their deeper purpose and translate it into meaningful action in their communities and careers.

### Core Responsibilities
- Facilitate purpose discovery through Voice Up's revolutionary five-minute monthly self-assessment tool
- Provide personalized coaching conversations that connect students' unique talents to their deeper purpose
- Guide students through experiential learning projects that create positive social impact
- Foster collaborative learning environments built on Voice Up's founding principles
- Support students in connecting their educational journey to real-world applications in their current careers
- Contribute to curriculum development for The Voice Up Baker's Dozen learning sequence
- Mentor students through the creation and implementation of purpose-driven community projects
- Participate in our global community of purpose-aligned educators and mentors
- Contribute quarterly articles to Voice Up's "Make the Difference" publication focused on creating positive social impact within the surrounding community
- Write in accessible language for the general public, demonstrating commitment to creating positive societal impact
- Optional: Develop and lead action-based research labs with graduate assistants, resulting in publications supported by calls to action and evidence of success

### Qualifications
- Master's degree in a related discipline connected to purpose discovery required, or
- Currently enrolled and working toward a higher degree focused on one or more of the following areas:
- Leadership development
- Life and community skills
- Personal finance
- Faith-based studies
- Nonprofit management
- Small business administration
- Financial literacy
- Athletics and purpose integration
- Experience in experiential learning or project-based education, particularly for working adults
- Demonstrated commitment to purpose-driven education and community impact
- Excellent remote communication skills and comfort with digital teaching platforms
- Alignment with Voice Up's founding principles of Collaboration, Humility, Precision, Patience, and Empathy
- Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred:
- Mental wellness and purpose connection
- Entrepreneurship and purpose-driven business
- Family systems and intergenerational dialogue
- Community engagement and social impact
- Faith and purpose integration (for faith-based tracks)

### Our Educational Approach
Faculty members will facilitate learning through our distinctive approach which:
- Connects all coursework to students' deeper purpose discovery
- Integrates real-world projects with academic learning
- Emphasizes collaborative community-based solutions
- Builds on Voice Up's established structure of overlapping cohorts
- Provides students with practical experiences they can immediately apply in their careers
- Creates personalized learning pathways based on purpose assessment results

### Commitment
- Part-time position (10-15 hours weekly)
- 100% remote with flexible scheduling to accommodate working professionals
- Initial commitment of one academic term with possibility of renewal

### Publication Requirements
All faculty members are required to:
- Submit at least one article quarterly for consideration in the "Make the Difference" publication
- Focus content on creating positive social impact within the surrounding community
- Write in accessible language that can be understood by the general public
- Demonstrate their own commitment to creating positive societal change through their writing
- Provide evidence-based approaches that can be implemented by readers

### Research Opportunities
Faculty members are encouraged to:
- Develop formal research labs centered on action-based research
- Mentor graduate assistants in conducting purpose-driven research
- Create publications supported by clear calls to action
- Document evidence of successful impact in communities
- Connect research directly to Voice Up's mission and principles

### To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit:
1. A purpose statement describing how this position aligns with your own deeper purpose
2. Resume/CV highlighting relevant experience in experiential learning
3. Three professional references who can attest to the quality of your work and character
4. A writing sample demonstrating your ability to communicate complex ideas in accessible language
5. Brief responses to the following questions:
- How would you approach helping working adults discover their purpose?
- What experiential learning techniques have you found most effective?
- How do you embody Voice Up's founding principles in your own work?
- What topics would you propose for your first "Make the Difference" publication article?

VoiceUp University is committed to building a diverse faculty that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences who share our commitment to connecting people to their purpose.

*"Your athletic career may have a timeline, but your purpose has no expiration date."* - Voice Up Publishing Incorporated

4. Workplace Innovation and Well-being Initiative
Partnering with businesses to implement and support the transition to a 4-day workweek:
- Analyzing organizational well-being impacts
- Developing flexible work structures that honor individual purposes
- Creating culture transformation frameworks
- Measuring productivity and employee satisfaction outcomes
- Supporting businesses through the implementation process

5. Purpose-Driven Career Pathways
Creating innovative career development opportunities through:
- Crowd-funded career launch programs for young professionals
- Alumni mentorship and networking initiatives
- Purpose-aligned job placement services
- Professional development workshops and training
- Sustainable career funding models