The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Freed-Hardeman University invites applications for a full-time faculty position beginning in Fall 2013. The School of Education, accredited by NCATE, offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs. Applicants must have a doctoral degree (Ed.D., Ph.D.) in educational leadership, administration, or education technology, as well as appropriate state licensure in School Administration and Supervision.
As a faculty member, the candidate will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate. The rank and salary for the position will be based on degree and experience. This is a tenure-track position.
As program coordinator, the candidate will be responsible for the strategic development, strategic growth, implementation, supervision, student advising, accreditation activities, and assessment of the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction online program.
The position will remain open until filled, with employment to begin as early as July, 2013. All applicants need to be members in good standing of the churches of Christ according to university policy.
Application Deadline:
Application review will begin on May 24, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit application and resume to resumes@fhu.edu.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, as assigned, annually within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The teaching load for tenure-track faculty is normally 27 semester hours over the academic year.
- Advise students at the undergraduate/graduate levels and mentor student projects.
- Coordinate strategic development, strategic growth, implementation, supervision, student advising, accreditation activities, and assessment activities associated with the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction online program.
- Participate in training/implementation of new program changes.
- Model technology integration in classroom experiences.
- Complete duties relative to CAEP (NCATE), SACS, and other accrediting agencies and/or university committees.
- Collaborate with local school systems in the preparation of teachers.
- Complete individual evaluations of student performance.
- Serve on university committees as assigned.
- Engage in scholarly activity.
- Contribute to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues, and opportunities.
- Attend daily Chapel.
- Participate in university recruitment activities.
- Participate in activities and stay informed about trends in instructional technology relative to teacher effectiveness.
- This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. This position may temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.
Requirements:
Doctoral degree (Ed.D., Ph.D.) required in education, education leadership, or education technology; experience in higher education and/or experience in the public schools as a teacher preferred; appropriate state teaching licensure; competencies in leadership and management; strong interpersonal skills and teamwork; vision for continuous improvement of programs; strong oral and written communication skills; sound and creative instructional skills; and technological knowledge. Position title will be based on degree and experience.
Salary:
Commensurate with background and experience.
Benefits:
As described on http://www.fhu.edu/hr/benefits.aspx
Freed-Hardeman University is a private institution, associated with churches of Christ, dedicated to moral and spiritual values, academic excellence, and service in a friendly, supportive environment. The purpose of the University is to provide every student an education permeated with these Christian values.
Pursuant to this purpose and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices.