KC Associate Professor - Humanities - Kettering
KC Associate Professor - Humanities - Kettering
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Job Description
Overview
Kettering Health is a notforprofit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with highquality care for every stage of life. Our serviceoriented mission is in action every day whether its by providing care in our facilities training the next generation of health care professionals or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering College is a faithbased regionally accredited institution with each of the professional programs in the college accredited by relevant professional bodies. Upholding Christ the college educates students to make service a life calling and to view health as harmony with God in body mind and spirit and works to transform lives through innovative healthcare education. In 2022 the college celebrated 55 years of graduate and undergraduate education in the health sciences partnered with an outstanding Seventhday Adventist health system Kettering Health. Admission to the college and its programs is competitive and enrollment is approximately 815 students.
As a Christcentric institution of higher education Kettering College is committed to treating all individuals with the love dignity and respect exemplified in the loving and healing ministries of Jesus. Following His example we welcome and value each person as a reflection of Gods creation. This commitment enriches the educational experience and prepares graduates to provide highquality wholeperson care to the communities they serve.
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kettering College is seeking to fill an openrank* faculty position in English/Humanities. The individual filling this position will be teaching primarily Firstyear Composition (writing and research) classes and Humanities electives. A multidisciplinary candidate is preferred which could include expertise and training in healthcare humanities art music and/or history. The candidate must demonstrate readiness to develop and teach online and facetoface courses.
This position will be offered as a standard contract; this is the traditional Fall and Spring academic schedule. It is possible that this could be an extended contract (including a summer semester) depending on the candidates willingness to participate in student support and/or the candidates multidisciplinary training.
Intended start date August 2025.
*Rank and compensation will be determined based on the candidates educational background professional and teaching experience and scholarly achievements.
Teaching
- Course Development and Management: Organize course planning and revision to maintain academic and professional standards develop syllabi and ensure content relevance. Continuously update course materials in the LMS and ensure timely grading and academic reporting.
- Learning Environment and Instruction: Create and deliver an effective learning environment through diverse instructional methods including case studies and handson activities while presenting or coordinating classroom learning and supervision of independent study.
- Student Support and Assessment: Respond appropriately to student assignments and regularly review students academic progress offering guidance and referrals to Student Success services as needed.
- Professional Development and Teaching Methods: Participate in professional development to stay updated on contemporary expertise best practices and emerging trends. Adapt teaching methods based on feedback and research while integrating a Christcentric educational approach.
- Responsibility and Accountability: Accept responsibility for student learning as per workload assignment maintain accurate records produce syllabi on time and calculate grades as required by institutional policies.
Service
- Institutional and Departmental Service: Participate in departmental meetings institutional committees and collaborative initiatives focused on curriculum development and program assessment.
- Community Engagement and Professional Development: Engage in outreach initiatives to strengthen community ties and represent the institution to enhance the institutions presence as a Christcentric contributor while contributing to the scholarly community through professional conferences and workshops.
- Student Support and Mentorship: Provide academic advising and mentorship to students supporting their academic and career growth.
Scholarship
- Professional Development and Research: Engage in ongoing professional development and participate in research activities related to your academic discipline.
- Collaboration and Networking: Explore collaborative research opportunities with colleagues and actively contribute to relevant professional organizations.
- Conference Participation and Presentations: Attend and present at academic and professional conferences to share knowledge and stay current in the field.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support for Institutional Values and Culture: Uphold and promote the Seventhday Adventist faithbased culture standards and values of Kettering College in all professional activities.
- Student Support and Guidance: Provide student recommendations participate in advising and engage with student organizations and Collegesponsored events to support student life and development.
- Professional Compliance and Contribution: Maintain current professional licensure or registry relevant to academic appointments and contribute to teaching evaluations through peer reviews and selfassessments.
- Adherence to College Policies: Enforce College rules and regulations such as the Honor Code and ensure compliance with institutional governance and management standards.
- Administrative and Reporting Duties: Maintain accurate records and complete required reports to meet institutional fiscal and accreditation requirements contributing to a caring and collegial community.
Job Requirements
- Masters degree in relevant field to the courses you would be teaching
Or preferably
- PhDin English/Composition with a Masters Degree in an additional discipline as mentioned in the Job description
Preferred Qualifications
- Having or willing to pursue a PhD.
- Training in healthcare humanities
- Research related to the intersection of health and humanities.
- Previous teaching experience particularly in courses similar to those listed above.
- Demonstrating an interest in service learning and community engagement
Application
In addition to the completion of this online application. Please email the following documents to.
Cover Letter
CV/Resume
Unofficial graduate transcripts
Statement of Philosophy of Education
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
