Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education
Department: Henney Department of Education
Campus: North Manchester Campus
Target Hire Date: May 2023

Job Responsibilities and Duties:
This is a 10 -month, full-time tenure track position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education for the Henney Department of Education. This is a faculty position that has both teaching and administrative duties.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach eighteen hours per year in the undergraduate program at Manchester University. A full teaching load is 24 hours per year, so this position is 25% administrative and 75% teaching.
• Teach courses for the Henney Department of Education, particularly courses in special education and early childhood education.
• Teach assigned classes at scheduled locations and for the scheduled durations.
• Direct and attend non-class activities, as appropriate.
• Develop course syllabi.
• Administer examinations and assess student learning.
• Work with both the Indiana Department of Education and CAEP to ensure the teacher education programs are accredited.
• Serve as accreditation specialist and administrator over student licensure requirements.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Experiences to align community partnerships, meet program expectations, and exceed accrediting expectations.
• Collaborate with the Field Experience and Assessment Coordinator to analyze data, and to write state and federal reports.
• Maintain professional effectiveness, which includes but is not limited to, high-quality of scholarship; intellectual integrity; professional currency; openness to learn about and adopt improved methods of teaching; and above all, a vital interest in student learning.
• Participate in faculty governance, including attending meetings.
• Work in a professional, collegial, and team-oriented manner.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual.

Secondary Job Functions

• Advise undergraduate students.
• Stay abreast of current licensing laws for teachers.
• Attend TEC and UCC meetings.
• File CAEP, AACTE, IN-DOE, and Title II reports.
• Work with the department to maintain public documents.
• Collaborate with secondary programs such as history, human performance, modern languages, etc.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.
• Ph .D., Ed. D, or completed a Master’s degree in Education. A.B.D. also considered.
• Credentialed expertise in special education and early childhood education.
• Experience with both college and primary/secondary classrooms.
• Knowledge and experience sufficient to enable the candidate to effectively teach courses for the Henney Department of Education.
• Effective, engaging presentation skills.
• Effective organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to deliver course content and to assist students in understanding course content.
• Ability to evaluate student work and to provide effective feedback.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to adapt to changing teaching and learning environments and content-delivery methods.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and in the best interests of students.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond to students’ legitimate needs in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to work with students of all skill levels and academic backgrounds.
• Ability and willingness to perform clerical work for oneself, as necessary.
• Basic leadership, budgetary and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Canvas LMS.

General Information: Manchester University is an independent, liberal arts university with a campus in North Manchester, Ind., where approximately 1,300 students choose from at least 60 areas of undergraduate study, master's programs, and 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Our second campus in Fort Wayne is home to growing health science programs, including athletic training, nursing, nutrition and nutrigenomics, pharmacy, pharmacogenomics, and physical therapy.

Manchester has a distinctive commitment to developing respect for ethnic, cultural, and religious pluralism and international consciousness. Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. As an institution rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values learning, faith, service, integrity, diversity, and community.

Work Schedule: Onsite classes are generally scheduled between 8 am and 5 pm. Some classes, laboratories, events, and/or meetings may be scheduled in the evening or on weekends.

To Apply: We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Apply online via ADP and submit a cover letter, curriculum vita/resume, teaching philosophy, and evidence of effective teaching. Questions can be emailed to HR@manchester.edu.

Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants who further diversify our faculty and staff are warmly welcome.