Professor/Chair of English Department

JOB TITLE : Professor/Chair of English Department, Rank commensurate with Experience DEPARTMENT: Gen Ed and Interdisciplinary Studies REPORTS TO : Dean of Arts, Sciences, and Technology UNIVERSITY MISSION : Rochester Christian University is a Christ-centered institution that empowers students to lead lives of personal and professional significance while serving God in a changing world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Enterprise of Arts, Sciences, and Technology invites applications for a tenure-track professor. This faculty position will include chairing the English Department and teaching.

EDUCATION

PhD (preferred) or Master's degree in a field in the Humanities. Special consideration will be given to those with a significant background in literature.

EDUCATION

Five years of successful teaching experience at the University level or Five or more years of research or related experience in a professional career ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate with faculty to develop learning activities for students. Schedule, recruit, supervise, and mentor adjunct faculty in English Department courses.

Work with our 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Proactive engagement and serves as a role model: for higher education practices areas of expertise Initiates the development of creative and innovative solutions.

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.