PROFESSOR/CHAIR OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Job Description

Job Description

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 AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 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 AND/OR EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• 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.