JOB TITLE: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies DIVISION: Academic Affairs
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Department Chair DEPARTMENT: Criminal Justice Administration & Social Sciences
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Teach courses in discipline as assigned by the dean or chair; provide academic advising to students; maintain an active scholarly agenda of research and service; serve on departmental, school, and college committees; engage in assessment requirements; participate in community service and outreach programs; and work collaboratively with colleagues and other programs. ________________________________________________________________________________
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Teach 12 sch per semester
- Provide advising to assigned students
- Contribute to curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and co-curricular enhancements
- Serve on committees on department, school, and college levels
- Engage in scholarly research appropriate for rank
- Develop and submit grant proposals
- Participate in public service initiatives
- Collaborate with colleagues on initiatives supportive of transformational student learning
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong track record of successful college teaching with adult learners
- Proficiency with development and implementation of courses using Open Educational Resources and virtual teaching platforms
- Demonstrated capacity to facilitate student learning and engagement
- Established research agenda and record of scholarly work in discipline
- Demonstrated commitment to professional responsibilities, student development, and service
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned terminal degree in interdisciplinary studies, humanities, social sciences, higher education, or liberal arts area
- Commitment to excellence in college teaching, to an active scholarly agenda, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity
- Ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning
- Ability to demonstrate collegiality and a sound work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) or more years of successful teaching experience in higher education
- Record of scholarly research and teaching effectiveness
- Proficiency with learning management systems and online teaching and learning
To apply for this job please visit www.benedict.edu.
