Assistant Professor of Education (Graduate Level)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Assistant Professor of Education (Graduate Level) position is a full-time, tenure track, 9 months per year position. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, completely online and/or weekend classes. Full time faculty are expected to participate fully in departmental activities and hold regular office hours. The faculty member must show evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in graduate education and its instructional program and willingness to incorporate appropriate technology into graduate education instruction. All faculty members must follow the policies and procedures set by the University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach ( 9 credit hours per semester) some or all lower and higher level education (graduate) courses. Provide leadership role in all departmental activities such as participating in new curriculum development, providing mentoring and advising students. This position also requires that the selected candidate serve as the coordinator for the Master of Arts in Education Policy and Advocacy program. Design and implement relevant and progressive curriculum strategies. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment and demonstrate effective teaching strategies. Need to plan and develop new classes, prepare course materials, quizzes, exams, assignments and assist in team- teaching courses. Create performance based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures. Required to advise undergraduate students, establish student research projects, and graduate internships. Promote student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners. Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the University. Use computer and other modern technologies in the daily class room setting.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices. Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives. Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practice active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience. Ability to value diversity by recognizing personal biases, adapting to culturally diverse situations, and demonstrating a commitment to equity inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Education or a closely relate discipline. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment. Proficiency in active and collaborative learning and use of instructional technology. Prior college-level teaching is expected and online teaching experience is preferred. Evidence of success or potential for success in scholarship, grant procurement and publication is expected. Experience with Quality Matters standards for online teaching is preferred. Employee should have minimum of three (3) years of experience in teaching.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Customer Service Orientation:

Proactively develops customer relationships by making efforts to listen to and understand the customer (both internally and externally); anticipates and provides solutions to customer needs; giving high priority to customer satisfaction.

Key Actions:

Acknowledge the customer Clarifies the customer's need Meet or exceeds the need Confirms satisfaction Listens and empathize Take personal responsibility for action

Impact:

Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, shows an air of confidence.

Key Actions:

Speaks with confident tone of voice Maintains an attentive posture Responds warmly and openly Dresses appropriately

Initiative:

Makes active attempts to influence events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Key Actions:

Be proactive Generates ideas for continuous improvement Seeks opportunities for personal growth and professional development Does more than is required

Integrity:

Maintains and promotes social, ethical and institutional norms in conducting internal and external business activities.

Key Actions:

Shares complete and accurate information Fairly represents department and institution's capabilities Maintains confidentialty Adheres to policies and procedures Meets personal commitments and promises

Teamwork and Collaboration:

Works effectively with teams, work groups or those outside formal line of authority (e.g., senior managers) to accomplish institutional goals; takes actions that respect the needs and contribution of others; contributes to and accepts the consensus; subordinates own objectives to the objective of the institution or team.

Key Actions:

Uses relationship skills effectively Maintains or enhances self-esteem Listens and responds with empathy Shares thoughts, feelings and rationale Contributes to team or institutional success Exchanges information freely Volunteer ideas and help Builds on the ideas of others Support decisions publicly and privately Put team or institutional goals ahead of individual goals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSA's): The applicant must have excellent oral and written communication skills The applicant must possess skills necessary to work in a multi-cultural environment; must have strong interpersonal, teaching, and leadership skills The applicant must be pedagogically skillful with respect to the planning, teaching and evaluation of courses, as well as supervision and examination Teaching skills must be well documented, so that they can be properly assessed Must be able to integrate computer and media technology into lesson plans