Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Program Coordinator of Online and Distance Learning

Title: Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Program Coordinator of Online and Distance LearningDepartment: Teacher EducationCategory: Full time faculty position based on Surry Community College Campus; 12-month contractLees-McRae is a small, private, liberal arts college, located in the Appalachian region of the Southeastern United States. The college is at an exciting time of growth in its online presence and online learning has been identified as a priority initiative in our 2030 INEXPRO Strategic Plan. Currently, the college offers 7 undergraduate programs and 3 graduate programs online. Online courses are offered during 16-week and 8-week terms, depending on the program, and are asynchronous. Lees-McRae prides itself on small class sizes, highly qualified faculty with real-world experience, and an emphasis on experiential learning. Our motto for online programs is to be “in, of, and for your community.” As such, we prepare our graduates for successful and rewarding careers in which they can serve and elevate their own communities.Please visit our website at www.lmc.edu. Summary/ObjectiveLees-McRae College, in Banner Elk, NC invites applications for the position of Program Coordinator for Online and Distance Learning and Assistant Professor of Teacher Education within the School of Education and Social Sciences. The Teacher Education program at Lees-McRae is recognized for its outstanding programs in Elementary Education, Special Education, and our MAT in Secondary Education. Our programs have received many state and national accolades, including being rated as one of the top 40 online education programs in North Carolina. Our graduates are accepted in many upper tier graduate schools and are eagerly employed in public, private, and charter schools in North Carolina and surrounding states.Lees-McRae College is seeking an individual of distinguished achievement and accomplishment to expand the outstanding programs currently in place. Ideally, this individual will have the expertise in the areas of K-6 literacy curriculum or mathematics and science curriculum and standards. The person selected for this position will have taught in public schools and will have current teaching certification in North Carolina or be eligible for teaching certification in Elementary Education.The Assistant Professor of Teacher Education will share LMC’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, experiential learning, and community engagement.This is a 12 -month position and has a 1-course per semester reassignment from teaching for administrative duties.Essential Functions as Program CoordinatorAdvising duties:Advising prospective and current students about academic requirements, selection of courses, and other student needs throughout the yearMaintains student files and update them throughout their academic careerAudit student records for compliance and progress toward graduationAssists with the evaluation of transfer credits and transferabilityIdentifies and coordinates with interdisciplinary team for at-risk students or students who need assistanceAnswers inquires for the Surry Community College-based programs as well as online programsCompliance and placement support duties:Maintain working relationships with other colleges and K-12 schoolsWorks with students on access to the learning platformObtains and monitors compliance documentationAssists in preparing reports necessary for continued accreditation approvalCommunicates with K-12 schools regarding plans for student placements in EDU programsMaintains an up-to-date inventory of potential placement sitesAdministrative duties: Answer inquiries, check campus mail, directs any visitors, keep files up to date in filing room and in our online databases, monitor and assist with budgets, order, update, and receive supplies. Provide administrative support to Academic Affairs – especially to the Director of Online and Distance Learning and the Dean of Education and Social Sciences – to ensure program process and outcomes. Provide assistance as needed to faculty, students and staff.Recruitment duties: Continues to work with SCC personnel during college fairs as well as direct contact with professors and classes, as appropriate; maintains network of contacts with nearby schools (K-12, colleges, universities) and assists Enrollment Management as needed. Establishes recruiting activities with local K-12 school systems and community colleges.Essential Functions as Assistant ProfessorKnow and be able to teach standards-based lessons within the teacher education programProvide short and long-range course planning for the undergraduate teacher education program with an emphasis on the literacy course of studyMaintain and improve the quality of all teacher education programsCreate and provide evidence-based instruction to assist students in acquiring key student learning outcomesAssist in mentoring/preparing students to take teacher licensure examinationsParticipate and lead community-based learning activities with school partners (public, private, and charter schools and community groups)Supervise and mentor students within their clinical settingsCollaborate with, and train, mentor teachers to provide ongoing mentoring activities for students in clinical settingsProvide leadership in directing and leading the faculty and staff to achieve the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the Teacher Education program, the School of Education and Social Sciences, and Lees-McRae CollegeParticipate on key committees at the program level and school levelWork with college officials and community partners to ensure delivery of high-quality programmingCompetenciesDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of North Carolina Standard Course of Study standards and objectivesExhibits ability to provide supervision of student interns and student teachers in clinical settings.Develops and maintains evidence-based lessons/instruction to assist students in acquiring student learning outcomesPlans, prepares, and executes focused instruction, assessment, course creationMaintains personal professional development by remaining current with the body of knowledge in teacher education and evidenced based practicesExhibits ability to maintain required programming data and assessment reportsSupervisory ResponsibilityMentor and Assist with supervision of adjunct instructorsWork EnvironmentNormal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time, hybrid position with 2-3 days per week at our distance site on the campus of Surry Community College and 2-3 days per week working remotely. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.TravelLocal travel will be expected for recruitment activities.