PROFESSOR OF HUMANITIES

Rochester Christian University

Rochester Hills, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Geography, Higher Education, Intrusion Detection Systems, Mentoring, Political Science, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Evaluation, Time Management, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Rochester Hills, MI
POSTED
6 days ago

JOB TITLE: Professor of Humanities, Rank commensurate with Experience

DEPARTMENT: Gen Ed and Interdisciplinary Studies

REPORTS TO: Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Technology

UNIVERSITY MISSION: Rochester Christian University is a Christ-centered institution that empowers students to lead lives of personal and professional significance while serving God in a changing world.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Enterprise of Arts, Sciences, and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track professor. This faculty position will chair the IDS and general education programs and teach.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • PhD (preferred) or Master's degree in a field in the Humanities. Special consideration will be given to those with a significant background in history and political science.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

  • Five years of successful teaching experience at the University level or

  • Five or more years in research or related experience in a professional career

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate with faculty to develop learning activities for students.

  • Schedule, recruit, supervise, and mentor adjunct faculty in history, political science, art, geography, and interdisciplinary studies.

  • Work with our Traditional, Early College, and Prison Education partners to ensure excellent student experience and program effectiveness.

  • Provide input to the Dean for planning regarding program effectiveness.

  • Conduct program evaluation for the Gen. Ed. and IDS programs.

  • Stay up to date with current developments in the field by reviewing journals, abstracts, and literature.

  • Participate in RCU and departmental committee work.

  • Attend designated University events, such as chapel, convocation, graduation, and other community-building activities

  • Report accurate grades, attendance, and feedback to students.

  • Serve as academic advisers for students.

  • Hold a minimum of five (5) office hours per week.

  • Promote an inclusive Rochester by demonstrating our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to the success of all students.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Proactive engagement and serves as a role model:

  • for higher education practices

  • areas of expertise

  • Initiates the development of creative and innovative solutions.

  • Knowledge and skill in teaching diverse learners, and the ability to use current technology.

  • Good oral/written communication skills.

  • Ability to demonstrate consideration of others, and to deal effectively and fairly with a variety of individuals in a courteous manner.

  • Ability to manage time independently and to collaborate with campus partners

  • Ability to develop engaging classroom activities, communicate expectations with markers of student success, and monitor students' progress

  • Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas and compose/deliver presentations.

  • Ability to keep up-to-date on departmental and university policies, procedures, and practices in order to provide accurate information or assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a timely manner

  • Ability to effectively plan work activities and schedules

  • Ability to assess student learning of both institutional and program-level outcomes.

  • Supportive of the University's mission.

About the Company

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Rochester Christian University