The role involves teaching and curriculum development within the School of Education while providing academic advising and mentorship to advanced education students. Additionally, the professor is expected to engage in university service, scholarship, and professional activities.
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This position is primarily for full-time teaching and other duties as outlined below. The position may be on-campus or virtual.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Fulfill teaching responsibilities within the School of Education, contributing to the academic mission of the university through instruction, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
- Student Support: Serve as a resource for advanced education students.
- Academic Advising: Provide reliable information in planning student schedules and in keeping with graduation requirements as well as advising related to the advanced education programs field of study and careers.
- Service: Involvement in the life of the university such as service rendered to the respective college, school, and/or program, committee service, student activities/club involvement, attendance at other on or off-campus activities, other co-curricular activities, etc. as well as service to the local community such as in P-12, civic organizations, and church involvement.
- Scholarship and Professional Activities: Seek opportunities to publish, present, and attend conferences and participate in professional memberships, etc., related to job responsibilities.
- Other Duties as Assigned: Perform other duties as assigned by the program director, school dean, college dean, or Academic Affairs.
Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in Leadership with an emphasis in Education or a related field.
- Certifications in school- and district-level administration.
- Previous experience in school- and district-level administration.
- Experience in special education is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students and colleagues.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students.
Reports to:
- School of Education Associate Dean of Administrative Programs
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