Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, Ohio
MVNU School of Education
Education Faculty
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service.
The University is seeking a full-time (nine-month) Education Faculty for its Education Department located within the Jetter School of Professional Studies on the Mount Vernon Main Campus, beginning in fall semester 2021. Rank is open. Compensation is competitive among the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
Responsibilities may include:
- Teaching Middle Childhood, Secondary, and Multi-Age Education courses from an intentionally Christian worldview in the Education Department. Specific teaching assignments will be determined after considering the background and experience of all department faculty
- Mentoring and advising of students majoring in Middle Childhood and Secondary Education, and ensuring that their academic progress meets requirements set by the institution and department
- Working with students in career preparation and professional development
- Organizing and overseeing clinical field-based practice courses
- Supervising candidates in Middle Childhood, Secondary, and Multi-Age field and student teaching assignments
- Developing and maintaining quality relationships with school districts
- Assisting in recruiting prospective students
- Supporting departmental efforts for continued improvement of programs and faculty scholarship
- Assisting the department with CAEP accreditation activities
- Serving the university through faculty committee participation
- Other duties as assigned