Central Christian College of Kansas

Instructor: English

Direct Supervisor:           Chief Academic Officer

Status:                           Full time (9 months), Exempt: teacher

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, and Online 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-holiness heritage, vision, mission, and purpose.

The incumbent serves as the English Instructor, focused on strengthening reading comprehension, APA research and writing, and the development of academic, professional, and creative writing skills. Course load includes composition courses, remedial writing, literature, and oversight of the Writing Program. 

Qualifications

·         Master’s required (Doctorate preferred) in related field

·         Testimony validating a saving faith in Jesus Christ and a growing awareness of His Lordship

·         Affirm alignment with the vision and mission of the College, its heritage, beliefs, values, and lifestyle expectations

·         Manifest, by daily example, the highest Christian virtue, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4:12)  in attitude, speech, and actions

·         Attend a local body of believers who align with the evangelical perspective

·         Proven history of strong, decisive, and collaborative leadership working with faculty, students, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders

·         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

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:

·         Equip students with the tools and skills necessary to critically engage topics, incorporating Biblical principles into the content area and providing for theological reflection

·         Promote engagement in devotional reflection and prayer

·         Deliver, in a student receptive manner, the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to successfully achieve course learning outcomes

·         Create, post, and articulate course learning outcomes or objectives in order to ensure student understanding of expectations (e.g., syllabus, course schedule, outcomes, etc.)

·         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 aid the spiritual formation of students in alignment with the faith heritage of the College

Administrative:

·         Administer appropriate assessment protocol, recoding data and using data to inform Assist the department in recruiting, enrolling, and retaining students

·         departmental and campus enhancements

·         Coordinate opportunities for alumni and friends to remain connected to the department

·         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

·         Coordinate the development of the departmental course schedule and program budget recommendations

·         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.

·         Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including licensure and/or accreditation

·         Perform other appropriate and reasonably necessary duties as assigned by your supervisor

Service & Professional Development:

·         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

·         Cultivate personal and student involvement in church, civic, club, and other service organizations and opportunities.

Special Conditions

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 because 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).

At Will: Unless exempt due to an employment contract signed by the President of the College, all employees of  Central Christian College of Kansas are considered as an “at-will” employee.

Title IX, VAWA, Clery, and SAVE ACT: All employees of Central Christian College of Kansas are considered “responsible employees” pertaining to Title IX regulations concerning both the prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As such, all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about a sexual assault or harassment situation.

Background Check: All “offers of employment” are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment