Professor/Chair Of English Department

ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY•Rochester Hills, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Christian University is seeking a tenure-track Professor and Chair of the English Department. This role involves teaching and administrative duties within the Enterprise of Arts, Sciences, and Technology. The university's mission is to empower students to lead lives of personal and professional significance while serving God in a changing world.

Requirements

PhD (preferred) or Master's degree in a field in the Humanities.
Significant background in literature.
Knowledge and skill in teaching diverse learners, and the ability to use current technology.
Good oral/written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate consideration of others, and to deal effectively and fairly with a variety of individuals in a courteous manner.
Ability to manage time independently and to collaborate with campus partners.
Ability to develop engaging classroom activities, communicate expectations with markers of student success, and monitor students’ progress.
Ability to clearly and effectively present ideas and compose/deliver presentations.
Ability to keep up-to-date on departmental and university policies, procedures, and practices in order to provide accurate information or assistance to students, staff, and faculty in a timely manner.
Ability to effectively plan work activities and schedules.
Ability to assess student learning of both institutional and program-level outcomes.
Supportive of the University's mission.

Nice To Haves

Five years of successful teaching experience at the University level or Five or more years of research or related experience in a professional career.

Responsibilities

Participate with faculty to develop learning activities for students.
Schedule, recruit, supervise, and mentor adjunct faculty in English Department courses.
Work with Traditional, Early College, and Prison Education partners to ensure excellent student experience and program effectiveness.
Provide input to the Dean on program effectiveness planning.
Conduct program evaluation for the Gen. Ed. and ENG programs.
Stay up to date with current developments in the field by reviewing journals, abstracts, and literature.
Participate in RCU and departmental committee work.
Attend designated University events, such as chapel, convocation, graduation, and other community-building activities.
Report accurate grades, attendance, and feedback to students.
Serve as academic advisers for students.
Hold a minimum of five (5) office hours per week.
Promote an inclusive Rochester by demonstrating our Diversity Statement.
Participate in developmental activities to deepen understanding and awareness of issues affecting the success of all students.
Perform other duties as assigned.