Professor of Education
Professor of Education
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Concordia University Texas is a Lutheran liberal arts university committed to studentcentered learning for students of all backgrounds. Faculty who are committed to excellent pedagogy approach teaching and learning in a studentcentered way and from a lens that prioritizes both the Christian faith and a commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging.A professor at Concordia University learns best practices in teaching demonstrates commitment to the mission of the University engages and mentors students possesses a cooperative and collegial attitude embodies the qualities of Christian Faculty works well with colleagues and administration and demonstrates loyalty discretion and integrity.
This position is divided into two different categories: teaching and scholarship/service.
POSITION FUNCTIONS
Area of Teaching Focus. The position will teach a designated number of credits per academic year in the College of Education. This can be split between the Fall Spring and Summer semesters. The teaching assignments include preparation of the live course shell in the LMS regular review and feedback of assignments recorded in the LMS and submission of success checks and grades by the required deadlines.
Service and Scholarship: Faculty members are evaluated on their scholarship and service to the college and University. Scholarship activities include professional development and ongoing research which enhance teaching and mentoring. Service activities include committee participation leadership roles student engagement and other contributions to the Universitys goals. Another common form of service is program coordinator of an academic program such as a major concentration minor or academic program such as the Honors Program.
Fulltime faculty are expected to attend or participate in department school college and University meetings recruitment activities opening service Embark! Professional Development Days and all commencement ceremonies. Regular attendance at Campus Worship is strongly encouraged as is attendance at other student events such as theater performances choir concerts athletic contests etc.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates for this position must:
Be academically qualified to teach graduate and undergraduate education courses.
Be committed to teaching at a Lutheran university and from a distinctly Christian lens. Active participation in a Christian church required; in a Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod church preferred.
Successful faculty members at Concordia University Texas will be able to:
Articulate and model the Concordia University Texas mission vision and values
Approach teaching and learning from a faith perspective continually learning about their own faith identity as well as Concordias commitment to teaching through the Lutheran learning model.
Prioritize excellent teaching in a variety of teaching modalities (face to face online hybrid) recognizing the diversity of our student body.
Demonstrate equitable and inclusive practices both inside and outside the classroom.
Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes the academic success of students from diverse backgrounds and prepares them for future challenges through engaging differentiated and culturally responsive teaching practices.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to perform this job
Employment Type
Full Time
