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Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better!

As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered university, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to "stay" in their faith but to GROW in faith and to become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be.

JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL TIME

This faculty member will be responsible for classes in the two Higher Education degree plans as well as teaching other courses in the program. This faculty member will also chair dissertations, serve on dissertation committees, advise students, and serve on university and College committees.

The professor must teach graduate leadership courses in higher education, and serve on university, college, and department committees. They must demonstrate a commitment to the education profession through presentations at the P-12 and collegiate levels, participate in research to stay current in the field, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to teaching excellence. Chair and serves as a committee member on dissertation committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching Graduate Courses in Education:

• Conducts courses for graduate students in higher education
• Teaches courses related to higher education
• Serve on dissertation committees as a chair and/or committee member
• Prepares lectures and active learning experiences
• Engages in course assessment activities
• Compiles syllabi and bibliographies of specialized reading materials
• Stimulates class discussions
• Creates, administers, and grades examinations and pre- and post-assignments and other assignments, with the use of appropriate assessment rubrics.
• Design, revise, and update courses and materials based on new developments in current events and research findings
• Consult with the program and course directors, other faculty members, advisory committees, industry partners, potential employers, and students.
• Define, evaluate and validate course objectives
• Develop individualized instruction using a variety of well-designed instructional material including multimedia presentations and current interactive technologies, focusing primarily on experiential and project-based learning.

Faculty Service

• Serves on select faculty committees
• Participates in faculty departmental, college, and university meetings'
• Attends chapel

Advisement

• Advise graduate Education students
• Evaluate students and their academic progress
• Advise students regarding coursework and assignments

Other:

• Maintains active participation in professional organizations
• Contributes to the profession through ongoing research, presentations, and involvement in education associations

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Minimum

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education or a related field
• Experience in P-12 teaching and administration

Preferred
Experience in teaching at the higher education level

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong content knowledge and skills Supervision skills of doctoral candidates
• Knowledge of integration of technology skills during classroom teaching Strong oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and database software programs required Background knowledge in designing courses
• Demonstrate proficiency in D2L Demonstrate excellence in teaching
• Show commitment to integrating coursework in the learning process
• Showcase the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to think critically about coursework Develop curriculum and program planning
• Ability to identify and access supporting resources required Ability to work well independently and collaboratively required
• Skill, knowledge, and ability to communicate with a broad constituency required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TRAVEL:
Some travel is required for this position.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Complete the ORU faculty application

2. Please provide transcripts from all colleges and universities listed on your C.V. and application

3. Please provide names and e-mail addresses for three references