Professor, Reading Education

Edison State College, Lee Campus

Fort Myers, FL

 

Job Description:

 

·         The professor is responsible for providing professional quality work as a teaching faculty member. Work includes conducting and teaching courses within the prescribed curriculum for students enrolled at the College; preparing and delivering lectures to students; compiling, administering and grading examinations; providing academic assistance to students as needed; and maintaining required office hours.

 

·         This position is directly responsible to and works under the general direction of the discipline chair of Education.

 

·         Teaches classes assigned by the supervisor in accordance with the needs of the College and under the teaching load provisions specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Such teaching assignments may include at least one night course per session and/or off-campus-teaching assignments as part of the regular teaching load.

 

·         Prepares and submits, for the supervisor's approval, a course syllabus for each course taught in accordance with the College’s standard format. This must be based on the approved course outline and must be submitted in time to be approved, duplicated and ready for distribution during the first week of class each term.

 

·         Teaches courses as assigned by the supervisor in accordance with the course description as outlined in the College calendar, course syllabus, and other approved curricular materials.

 

·         Professor of Education will have faculty steward responsibilities (mentoring of students in the baccalaureate program).

 

·         Completes and submits on a timely basis grade reports, absence reports, and other special reports as required by the College.

 

·         Prepares thoroughly for each class. Meets all classes promptly and teaches for the full time allotted. Posts and keeps at least ten (10) office hours each week in his/her office. The supervisor must approve these office hours.

 

·         Serves on ad hoc and other committees when elected or appointed. Attends all faculty, departmental or special-purpose meetings.

 

·         Cooperatively works with the supervisor in the purchase of appropriate supplies, equipment, library books, textbooks, etc., as delineated in the budget for the employee's area.

 

·         Knows, understands and adheres to the College Catalog, the curriculum guides, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

·         Accountable for all keys, furniture, equipment and materials assigned to the faculty member.

 

·         Is familiar with College emergency procedures and the location of fire alarms, escape routes and exits.

 

·         Performs other related duties as assigned, which are specifically related to the above responsibilities.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

·         Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in Reading Education or related field required.

 

OR

 

·         A Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a concentration in Reading Education (a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours).

 

·         Three (3) years successful K-12 teaching experience.

 

·         A demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject area to be taught. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication in the language in which assigned courses will be taught.

 

·         Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and maintain positive working relationships with students, peers, supervisors and staff.

 

·         Demonstrated high ethical and moral character. Personal and educational philosophy compatible with the goals, objectives, and mission of Edison State College.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

·         Doctoral degree from regionally accredited institution of higher education.

 

·         Previous college teaching experience at the baccalaureate level.

 

·         Elementary Education K-6 Florida Teacher Certification.

 

·         Reading Endorsement in the State of Florida.

 

·         Successful completion of the State of Florida Clinical Educator Training.

 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

 

Applicants selected for interviews should be prepared to present a copy of degree transcripts prior to meeting with the selection committee.

 

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts after hire. Criminal background check and fingerprinting will be required of the final candidate. EA/EO

 

Contact Information: Dr. Erin Harrel, Associate Dean, (239) 489-9319, eharrel@edison.edu.

 

Apply at: http://jobs.edison.edu