JOB TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor
SCHOOL: Education
REPORTS TO: Dean, School of Education
COLLEGE MISSION: Rochester Christian University prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God’s 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.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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Master’s or doctoral degree in assigned content area
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Minimum of 5 years teaching experience in PreK-12 content area or higher education
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Participate with faculty to develop learning activities for students
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Provide input to the dean for planning regarding program effectiveness
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Stay up to date with current developments in the field by reviewing journals, abstracts, and education literature
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Participate in RCU and Education Department committee work
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Attend designated university events, such as chapel, convocation, graduation, and other community building activities
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Report accurate grades, attendance, and feedback to students
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Hold a minimum of five (5) office hours per week
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Promote an inclusive Rochester through demonstration of our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.
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Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Participates willingly in the development of creative and innovative solutions
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Knowledge and skill in teaching diverse learners, and ability to use current technology
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Good oral/written communication skills
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Ability to demonstrate consideration of others, and to deal effectively and fairly with a variety of individuals in a courteous manner
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Ability to manage time independently and to collaborate with campus partners
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Ability to develop engaging classroom activities, communicate expectations with markers of student success, and monitor students’ progress
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Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas and compose/deliver presentations
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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
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Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules
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Ability to assess student learning of both institutional and program level outcomes
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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.