Instructor - Education teaches courses in the discipline area of education. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Education provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Education typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF KANSAS
TEACHER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
Direct Supervisor: Chief Academic Officer
Status: Full time (12 months), Exempt
Department: Academics
Job Location: McPherson, KS
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, the instructor provides appropriate discipline
specific academic and administrative leadership to coursework; including Residential, Dual-Credit,
Online, and Professional modalities. Instructors at Central Christian College of Kansas are life-long
learners who also serve as content specialists with pedagogical skills appropriate for the collegiate
learning environment. Aligned with this role, instructors also are expected to serve as models and
mentors, ministering to students in alignment with our Wesleyan heritage, mission, and purpose.
This position is expected to teach required teacher education courses. Beyond teaching this position
provides guidance and support to the teacher education chair to ensure KSDE accreditation and Kansas
teaching standards are met while collaborating across the teacher education faculty. In addition,
effective collaboration and partnership with the teacher education faculty is paramount for the success
of the program as well as the success of the teacher education candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s required (Doctorate preferred) in Education
Proven history of strong, decisive, and collaborative leadership working with faculty, students,
staff, administrators, and external stakeholders
Familiar with KSDE accreditation standards and Kansas Teaching Standards
Experience leading and supporting multiple teaching modalities
The ability to foster a culture of trust, transparency, and collegiality
Presence of high-level interpersonal skills for communication, consultation, and collaboration
Experience working with and mentoring and working across diverse groups of faculty, staff and
students
Can express salvation through Christ, affirm that the Bible is God’s Word and the standard for
faith and living, and align with the vision and mission of the College, its Wesleyan heritage, its
Statement of Faith, and its Core Values.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are not designed to be comprehensive. Some duties, responsibilities, and
standards may be added, subtracted, and modified as appropriate to the needs of the College.
TEACHING & ADVISING (70%):
Equip students with the tools and skills necessary to crucially engage topics, amplifying a
Christocentric approach and theological reflection
Promote engagement in devotional reflection and prayer
Responsible for delivering, in a student receptive manner the knowledge, skills, and experiences
needed to successfully achieve course learning outcomes (12 hours teaching load/semester)
Create, post, and articulate course learning outcomes or objectives in order to ensure student
understanding of expectations
Create and post a course syllabus and a class schedule for each class
Create course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, presentations, and other course
materials required to deliver course information in an understandable and interesting manner
Create course rubrics in order to reliably assess student performance related to the learning
objectives and to identify areas for improvement
Assist students by being available through “office hours” and other times to answer questions
and assist students to better understand the material in one-on-one or group sessions
Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and
submit grades and records by established deadlines
Assist advisees to develop educational and career goals, and to seek the information necessary
to achieve those goals
Assist advisees in the completion of graduation requirements in the most cost effective and
efficient manner
Meet regularly with advisees to review educational, graduation, and career progress
Provide academic mentorship and discipleship in relation to the mission of the College
ADMINISTRATIVE: (15%)
Assist the department and College to recruit, enroll, and retain students who are a good fit for
our culture, mission, and vision
Administer appropriate assessment protocol, recoding data and using data to inform
departmental and campus enhancements
Review, evaluate, and revise department policy, textbooks, course materials, delivery methods
and curriculum in conjunction with other department members in order to enhance student
academic and career success as environments change
Attend appropriate committee meetings, departmental meetings, and other governance related
meetings, as required by the position
Attend College events such as commencement, faculty meetings, in-service workshops, etc.
Perform other appropriate and reasonably required duties as assigned by your supervisor
SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (15%):
Embody and model a growing spiritual walk in alignment with the Christian faith and the basic
beliefs, tenants, and values of the institution.
Enhance expertise through intentional and ongoing professional development
Sustain active attendance at Chapel, Convocations, and other College related colloquia
Maintain membership and involvement in relevant professional organizations
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including licensure and/or accreditation
Be active in denominational, community and other field related organizations
Cultivate personal and student involvement in church, civic, club, and other service
organizations and opportunities.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Central Christian College of Kansas recognizes the benefits of maintaining a diverse faculty and staff who
can provide a wide spectrum of perspectives and experiences representing the creativity of a loving and
innovative God. Central Christian College of Kansas reviews all applications and hires individuals based
on their qualifications for the position. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military or
veteran status. As a Christian college, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America,
Central Christian College of Kansas asserts its right to employ persons who subscribe to the intent,
mission, Statement of Faith, and Core Values of the College, as well as the lifestyle expectations
articulated in the Free Methodist Book of Discipline (Para. 3000-3430; 2011).
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