PROGRAM CHAIR - EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Program Chair, Early Childhood Education

SCHOOL: Education

REPORTS TO: Dean, School of Education

UNIVERSITY MISSION: Rochester Christian University prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God’s world.

POSITION SUMMARY: Supports the dean by providing internal oversight of the Early Childhood Education Program. This includes strategic planning, curriculum planning, budget planning, engaging faculty in program review, and managing personnel, including the hiring, training, and oversight of adjuncts.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Record of successful higher education teaching and administrative experience

Earned doctoral degree in appropriately related discipline from a regionally accredited institution

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent the academic program to the dean of the School of Education

Plan curriculum and academic content for the academic program, including scheduling

Oversee maintenance or pursuit of program accreditation, where applicable

Engage faculty in completing the application process for NAEYC accreditation

Selective teaching responsibilities as appropriate (3 credit hours of teaching per semester while pursuing NAEYC accreditation)

Engage faculty in program review and quality improvement initiatives for majors offered by the academic program

Provide input for academic program budget

Manage academic program personnel as assigned, including workload and the hiring, training, and oversight of adjuncts

Update/maintain course rotations, faculty assignments and transfer credit equivalency review

Promote an inclusive RCU through demonstration of our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Keep abreast of current trends and issues in related professions and higher education; participate in state, regional and national meetings as appropriate

Participate in professional and civic activities related to professional competencies

Participate in selective scholarship endeavors as appropriate

Actively pursue grants and outside funding sources for major projects

Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation

Strong organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Commitment to diversity and to student success

Demonstrated ability to utilize computer-based resources

Supportive of the university mission. Indicators of this support include a demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and being active in a local church.

Full-time