Assistant​/Associate Professor, School Of Educ

Position: ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF EDUC
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.