ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF EDUC

Rochester University

Rochester, MI 48307, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor

SCHOOL: Education

REPORTS TO: Dean, School of Education

UNIVERSITY MISSION: Rochester Christian University is a Christ-centered institution that empowers students to lead lives of personal and professional significance while serving God in a changing world.

POSITION SUMMARY: This education faculty member will be tenure-track eligible and teach twenty-four hours or approved equivalency per academic year. Teaching responsibilities may include foundational education courses, content courses, and/or field observation and supervision for teacher candidates in clinical experience placements. Preference given to elementary math teachers.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Master’s or doctoral degree in assigned content area
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in PreK-12 content area or higher education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate with faculty to develop learning activities for students
Provide input to the dean for planning regarding program effectiveness
Stay up to date with current developments in the field by reviewing journals, abstracts, and education literature
Participate in RCU and Education Department committee work
Attend designated university events, such as chapel, convocation, graduation, and other community building activities
Report accurate grades, attendance, and feedback to students
Hold a minimum of five (5) office hours per week
Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Participates willingly in the development of creative and innovative solutions
Knowledge and skill in teaching diverse learners, and ability to use current technology
Good oral/written communication skills
Ability to demonstrate consideration of others, and to deal effectively and fairly with a variety of individuals in a courteous manner
Ability to manage time independently and to collaborate with campus partners
Ability to develop engaging classroom activities, communicate expectations with markers of student success, and monitor students’ progress
Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas and compose/deliver presentations
Ability to keep up to date on departmental/university policies, procedures, and practices in order to provide accurate information or assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a timely manner
Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules
Ability to assess student learning of both institutional and program level outcomes
Supportive of the University’s mission. Indicators of this support include a demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and being active in a local church.