Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy

Oral Roberts University•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Oral Roberts University is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy to teach graduate education courses, including courses in higher education, and contribute to university, college, and department service. The professor will advise graduate education students, support doctoral candidates, and demonstrate ongoing commitment to teaching excellence, research, and the education profession through presentations and involvement in professional organizations and education associations. The role includes developing and updating curriculum and instructional materials, designing experiential and project-based learning, assessing student learning, and using technology and multimedia in instruction. The professor will collaborate with program and course directors, faculty, committees, industry partners, potential employers, and students. Faculty service includes committee work, attendance at meetings and chapel, and participation in professional organizations and continuing research.

Requirements

Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education or a related field.
Strong content knowledge and skills.
Skills in supervising doctoral candidates.
Knowledge of integrating technology into classroom teaching.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and database software programs.
Background knowledge in course design.
Proficiency in D2L.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Commitment to integrating coursework into the learning process.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to think critically about coursework.
Ability to develop curriculum and program planning.
Ability to identify and access supporting resources.
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
Ability to communicate with a broad constituency.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the higher education level.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate courses in education and higher education.
Serve on dissertation committees as a chair and/or committee member.
Prepare lectures and active-learning experiences.
Participate in course assessment activities and compile syllabi and specialized reading bibliographies.
Stimulate class discussions; create, administer, and grade examinations and assignments using appropriate assessment rubrics.
Design, revise, and update courses and instructional materials based on current events and research findings.
Consult with program and course directors, faculty members, advisory committees, industry partners, potential employers, and students.
Define, evaluate, and validate course objectives.
Develop individualized instruction using well-designed materials, multimedia presentations, and current interactive technologies, with a focus on experiential and project-based learning.
Serve on selected faculty committees and participate in departmental, college, and university meetings.
Attend chapel.
Advise graduate Education students and evaluate their academic progress.
Advise students regarding coursework and assignments.
Maintain active participation in professional organizations.
Contribute to the profession through ongoing research, presentations, and involvement in education associations.