CHAIR, EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES

ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY•Rochester Hills, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the dean by providing internal oversight of the Early Childhood Education Program. This includes strategic planning, curriculum planning, budget planning, engaging faculty in program review, and managing personnel, including the hiring, training, and oversight of adjuncts.

Requirements

Record of successful higher education teaching and administrative experience
Earned doctoral degree in appropriately related discipline from a regionally accredited institution

Responsibilities

Represent the academic program to the dean of the School of Education
Plan curriculum and academic content for the academic program, including scheduling
Oversee maintenance or pursuit of program accreditation, where applicable
Engage faculty in completing the application process for NAEYC accreditation
Selective teaching responsibilities as appropriate (3 credit hours of teaching per semester while pursuing NAEYC accreditation)
Engage faculty in program review and quality improvement initiatives for majors offered by the academic program
Provide input for academic program budget
Manage academic program personnel as assigned, including workload and the hiring, training, and oversight of adjuncts
Update/maintain course rotations, faculty assignments and transfer credit equivalency review
Promote an inclusive RCU through demonstration of our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.