professor Houston, TX
Job description
Reports to: Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Job status: Exempt
Position Summary:
The School of Education seeks candidates who have academic qualifications and proven experience in the preferred areas of Early Childhood Education, SPED
Job Responsibilities:
- Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the development and education in Early Childhood, Literacy, and/or SPED, clinical teachers.
- Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regularly posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D./Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction or closely related field.
- Must have academic qualification (at least 18 credit hours at the master’s level or higher) in Early Childhood and/or Literacy, and/or SPED.
- Minimum five years of public or private school teaching experience in the U.S. in K-12.
- Texas certification or equivalent certification in Early Childhood, EC-6 Elementary Education/Literacy and/or SPED is preferred.
- The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU in light of the University’s Christian identity, mission, and philosophy of higher education as articulated in the “Ten Pillars” in the University’s Foundational Documents (https://hc.edu/about-hbu/ten-pillars/).
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information:
Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit hc.edu.
The University is in the process of implementing its Ten Pillars vision (hc.edu/vision) and anticipates significant growth in student enrollment and university programs. The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars vision statement.
Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.
**Disclaimer**
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