What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Faculty, School of Teacher Educ. position at MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Mid-America University seeks a full-time faculty member with in-person and online teaching experience for undergraduate courses in the School of Teacher Education. The applicant must possess a strong Christian background.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach full-time in the School of Teacher Education.
- Coordinate field experiences for all online programs for the School of Teacher Education.
- Provide quality instruction by following the School’s course syllabus, grading assignments, and tracking attendance.
- Coordinate online course revisions as requested.
- Respond and effectively communicate with the Director of the School of Teacher Education.
- Oversee and collect data related to online student enrollment, retention rates, and persistence rates.
- Work with Office Manager to collect and submit assignments with rubrics for data collection.
- Utilize current technologies and incorporate current topics as they relate to course materials.
- Coordinate the enrollment and advising of online students in the School of Teacher Education.
- Other pertinent duties as assigned by the Director or Office Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess excellent communication skills to work effectively with individuals and groups
- Must be flexible in scheduling, which may include evening courses
- Have a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate for the area(s) being taught
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Have a Master’s Degree in Education, Doctorate preferred
- Possess an active Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in the areas of Early Childhood or Elementary Education
- Demonstrate effective teaching skills
- Experience in various teaching delivery formats
- Value teaching students and wish to contribute fully to the life and mission of the University
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Microsoft Office/Google Suite
- Online Course Management System (Canvas or similar)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to operate a computer with a keyboard, mouse, webcam, and speakers
- Stand and sit for extended periods of time
- Verbally express information or instructions
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Remote
- Required to attend on-campus monthly Faculty meetings, Faculty and Staff meetings, and other meetings as requested with appropriate notice
