Assistant Professor of Education

Sussex County Community College is looking for an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education / Program Supervisor. Reporting to the AVP of Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty, this full time Education and Child Development Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator position is a leadership role in the Professional Studies & Social Sciences Department and collaborates with both the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty and Department members.

This faculty member must have a strong demonstrated background and expertise in the education and child development discipline and will contribute to a program that includes degrees and certificates in Liberal Arts Associate of Arts/Elementary & Secondary Education Option and the Child Development Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree and one-year certificate. Essential to the success of this position includes the following: excellence in teaching both in-class and online courses while utilizing the Canvas Learning Management System;

the development and implementation of curricula; ensuring course assessment; undertaking professional development; applying the college/departmental strategic plan; continuing service to the college; implementing community outreach; mentoring students; and taking leadership roles when assigned. The faculty member will contribute to student success by advising students and providing subject area expertise.

* Actively works to support the Mission and Strategic Plan of Sussex County Community College.

* Ability to develop, support, and implement the Education and Child Development Specialist curricula.

* A deep appreciation, understanding, tolerance, and commitment to free speech within an academic organization.

* Ability to implement and execute established policies and procedures within a collegial environment.

* Proven record of teaching, service activities and achievements.

* Ability to take on additional leadership roles when assigned.

* Embrace Campus Life initiatives that foster student involvement.

* Keeping current in the principles, methods and current developments within the education and child development specialist academic discipline.

* Responsible to form, maintain and engage with an advisory board for the program.

* Create a dynamic teaching and learning environment that embraces innovation.

* Teach in-person day and evening classes, as well as online/hybrid classes per CBA guidelines.

* Ability to work with a broad spectrum of students found in a community college environment.

* Demonstrate active promotion of student mentorship and retention, including advisement.

* Contribute to Department administration and expansion

* Use of instructional technologies and techniques appropriate to the courses assigned.

* Contribute to Departmental budget development and assists in implementation.

* Responsible for all curriculum development, including syllabi and other curriculum-related materials for their discipline, as well as responsible to comply with all assessment initiatives, including the completion of program reviews.

* Participate in assessment of learning outcomes.

* Ability to collaborate with faculty in the selection and ordering of all Department textbooks.

* Provide support and oversight to subject area clubs and student organizations on campus.

* Serve on college committees including the college governance process.

* Partake in professional development.

* Collaborate within the department, as well as with cross-departmental initiatives.

* Other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver's license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving.

EDUCATION:

* Master's degree required in discipline.

* Teaching license required.

* Experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment.

* Leadership position in a community or 4-year college.

* Leadership position in early childhood licensed school.

ESSENTIAL

SKILLS:

* Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

* Outstanding organizational skills

* Skilled at networking with community partners.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the use of technology.

* Ability to work independently.

* Detail oriented.

Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the…