FT Faculty-Elementary Education

Job Details

Description

This full-time faculty position, reporting to the Head of the Department for Education & Child

Development. The overall responsibilities of the full-time faculty member in Elementary Education is to teach collegelevel students, at on-campus and/or off-campus sites on weekdays and/or weeknights and Saturdays. In addition to the

utilization of a variety of teaching strategies, full-time teaching faculty must provide student assistance and advice in

their subject area, participate in student orientation sessions, pursue scholarly activities and development, engage in

service the University and to the community, attend official functions, serve as primary advisor for undergraduate

students majoring in Elementary Education, and serve on faculty committees.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions:

• Teaches at least three 15 credit hour courses in the undergraduate program each fall and spring semester or two
  
  

courses in the undergraduate program and one course in the graduate program.

• Teaches in the summer semester as needed.
• Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Elementary Education programs and the
  
  

university’s annual operational plans and reports.

• Facilitates the Elementary Education program curriculum revisions and implementations and functions for the state
  
  

required program revision.

• Develops the Elementary Education program course schedules each semester and updates the program
  
  

Requirement Checklists and Sequence- of -Study. Adjusts the department handbook and university catalog

annually to reflect all changes.

• Participates as a team member in addressing all issues that affect successful outcomes for all Education majors
  
  

including recruitment and retention activities

• Collaborates with surrounding Community Colleges to develop Articulation Agreements for the Elementary
  
  

Education program and participates in university articulation efforts.

• Carries out activities that contribute to compliance with requirements for the IHE Performance Report and documenting
  
  

these in a report to the Department Head.

• As applicable to assignment as an academic Program Coordinator:
• Regularly organizes, schedules and documents collaboration meetings with other program colleagues to:
  
  

▪ Discusses matters related to the students in the applicable program.

▪ Assesses and reviews the needs of the program (faculty, supplies, instrumentation, etc.).

▪ Makes program curriculum revisions and recommendations aimed to address current market trends.

▪ Coordinates activities with colleagues to enhance teaching and the learning process.

▪ Acts as the primary faculty academic advisor for the students in the program.

▪ Disseminates information to students relating to internships and job opportunities, research, seminars, graduate

schools, supporting programs, tutoring, etc.

▪ Composes an annual strategic plan and an assessment plan for the applicable academic program.

▪ Serves as an advisor for New Student Orientation and summer programs, as needed.

▪ Assures submission of book orders for all relevant program courses.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Education And/or Experience

• Master’s degree in Elementary Education from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline required; Ph.D. in Elementary Education from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching field required.
• Demonstrated success teaching at the college level.
• Recent experience in a higher education setting.
• Candidates with teaching experience and expertise in an additional area also offered in the assigned department is highly desired.
• Knowledge and experience in using instructional technology.
• Other Competencies
  
  

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Following the Human Resources office’s receipt of a candidate’s fully completed application package for a current job opening, then an applicant can be considered for employment, with their application information submitted to the recruiting manager/selection committee for review.

Any potential hire is contingent upon the FINALIST candidate’s ordering OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS of the HIGHEST GRADUATE-LEVEL DEGREE(S) awarded to be sent DIRECTLY FROM the awarding institution(s) DIRECTLY TO the Shaw University Human Resources Department at 118 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Hand-delivered sealed transcripts will not be considered as official – they must be received directly from the awarding institution(s).

Candidates are personally responsible for any potential travel and/or relocation expenses incurred.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.