Faculty - Early Childhood and Special Education - College of Education job

Company: Grand Canyon University
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 25, 2022

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Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is currently seeking a 9-month, full-time faculty member to support the College of Education with the instruction of Special Education courses. As a full-time Faculty member, you'll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies, and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. Courses taught might include: ECS-125: Foundations of Early Childhood and Special Education, ECS-220: Legal Aspects of Special Education with an Emphasis in Early Childhood, ECS-450: Developmentally Appropriate Instruction: ELA, Social Studies, and Arts.

Please note, this is a 9-month full time faculty position based at our main campus in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities:

+ Teaches undergraduate courses or graduate courses within the requisite discipline meeting the required course load requirements.

+ Develops and provides instruction that incorporates current teaching methodologies, technologies and other trends that reflect advances in the requisite discipline educational instruction.

+ Engages students within classroom to stimulate discussions for collective learning.

+ Incorporates relevant research resources and experiential activities to support course objectives, lectures and learning outcomes.

+ Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading.

+ Assists students outside classroom hours and actively mentors students.

+ Develops and administers forward thinking short and long term learning plans for students' development and growth.

+ Maintains compliance with requirements for program accreditation.

+ Assesses student performance in accordance with University Assessment Practices.

+ Assist with curriculum design and development; be a sound advocate for change to programs, curriculum and teaching methodologies/pedagogies.

+ Engages regularly in professional development activities.

+ Participates actively in college or university committees for advancing the overall educational mission of the university.

+ Fosters and promotes diversity and collegiality among faculty, students and staff.

+ Provides leadership and mentorship to adjunct faculty.

+ Develops and maintains relationships with professional contacts to support internship programs, project collaborations and student mentoring.

+ Assists college administration in developing internal and external communities that promote the Colleges academic programs/majors.

+ Maintains compliance with all college and University policies and program accreditation/licensure requirements.

+ Effectively utilizes assigned resources including any budget allocations.

+ Willingness to assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

+ Evidence of involvement in one's professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research and/or publications).

+ Ability to use different teaching methods and to transmit information in a manner which is accessible and comprehensible to students.

+ Strong analytical skills including ability to think synthetically and analytically with the ability to communicate complicated information in a comprehensible manner.

+ Understanding of the various methods of adult learning, education deployment/delivery including distance education/online classrooms.

+ Strong understanding of curriculum design and development and peer curriculum reviews.

+ Strong communications skills and the ability to effectively mentor and guide students.

+ A respect for and ability to work with students.

+ Ability to navigate Instructional tools, overhead projectors, computer assisted presentations, web based tools such as Loud Cloud.

+ Ability to articulate a clear understanding of values based education from a Christian perspective.

+ Strong ability to compose written communications (when necessary in AP format) in a manner which ensures collective understanding.

+ Strong understanding of student assessment of learning outcomes and how instructional efforts support the learning outcomes.

+ Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior congruent with GCU's pillars and mission with a commitment to Christian ideals and philosophy.

+ Participation in and/or support of the university's programs in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community.

+ Demonstrates through example the active support of the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of GCU.

+ Ability to develop collaborative and cooperative relationships with committees, colleagues, faculty and administration.

+ Proficiency with MS Office Suite, databases, and routine office software (email, internet, etc.).

+ Must pass pre-employment background investigations which may also include a drug test.

Education:

+ Master's Degree Special Education and/or Early Childhood Education required. Doctorate degree preferred.

+ Discipline may require active licensure/certification.

+ Minimum two years' teaching at collegiate level required or extensive industry knowledge may be substituted based upon the dean's approval.

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Phoenix, AZ

Posted: 6/17/2022

Job Status: Full Time

Job Reference #: R000039458

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