Assistant Professor and Program Director for M.Ed. Educational Leadership

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: 

The individual serving in the role as MEDEL Program Administrator and Professor understands and is committed to the educational values of a Christian, liberal arts education. This individual supports the spiritual and academic mission of Dallas Baptist University, and demonstrates a commitment to a quality, Christian higher education, the integration of faith and learning, the development of servant leaders, and continued growth as a professional scholar.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An earned doctorate is required for one serving in this role. Assignments and responsibilities require high levels of professionalism and confidentiality. Effective performers manage multiple projects well, work with deadlines, and adjust to changes in assignments.  Necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions for the position of Program Director and Professor include the following. 

• effective written and oral communication skills 
• strong knowledge of content area (discipline of courses taught) 
• mentorship/advising/counseling experience, or demonstrated potential for success with such skills 
• strategic thinking and planning 
• organizational management 
• research skills 
• personal management  
• report generation  
• positive disposition toward diversity 
• commitment to continued professional learning and contribution to the field 

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Program Administration: MEDEL program director responsibilities including the development and monitoring of effective program operation (e.g., advising students, developing appropriate curriculum, assessing program effectiveness, scheduling classes, recruiting quality adjunct faculty, etc.) 
2. Teaching Load: Professor teaching role responsibilities include teaching 2 courses in the Fall, 2 courses in the Spring semester, and 1 course in the Summer semester. 
3. Service: The individual serving in this role serves on institutional, departmental, and specialized professional association (SPA) committees (national, regional, local, etc.), and in leadership positions, as appropriate. This individual also contributes to the larger social and faith-based community. 
4. Contract:  The program administrator will receive a 12-month contract. 
5. Recruiting: The program director is responsible to advertise, communicate, and recruit potential students for their specific program and all COE programs. 
6. Advise: The program director is responsible to advise all students in the program on course sequences, track progress, encourage retention, and inform about upcoming deadlines and events. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:   

1. Developing and revising appropriate curriculum aligned with appropriate state, national, and institutional standards 
2. Managing/aligning the program curriculum to meet state certification standards and the integration of faith and learning, including course work that reflects quality, rigor and current research-based theory and practice 
3. Develop systems to best prepare students for success on the state certification exam(s). Monitor, analyze, and report on certification exam data. 
4. Develop and/or consistently implement systems to accurately collect, retain, and report on data and required documents needed to increase effectiveness and comply with DBU, state, federal, and accreditation requirements. 
5. Assessing program effectiveness and creating reports for accrediting agencies (e.g., SACS, AAQEP, TEA, ABHE, etc.) and otherwise. Developing program description and annual reports for program area including learner centered outcomes (LCO) and assessment of LCO’s. 
6. Evaluating program effectiveness by remaining knowledgeable of current trends in higher education through professional development activities such as research, conferences, seminars, and collaboration with other educational leaders. 
7. Teaching courses that effectively integrate faith and learning, while reflecting current, research-based knowledge and best practices   
8. Advising and mentoring students (including international students) for student retention and support: 
   • Assist students with registration, graduation, and other processes of the University and students’ university life adjustments 
   • Answer questions and initiate regular communication with students 
   • Help resolve problems (both logistically and through prayer) 
   • Counsel for career development and employment opportunities (during and after program completion) 
9. Completing special projects.   
10. Developing new class schedules with careful consideration given to DBU’s scheduling policies, the course rotations, and teaching assignments 
11. Coordinating intern/practicum placements 
12. Providing textbook selection as well as the design and maintenance of a regular course rotation that allows students to progress through coursework  
13. Recruit, vet, and ensure quality adjunct faculty meet all DBU and accreditation requirements 
14. Communicating with adjunct faculty and monitoring syllabi, etc., to ensure proper alignment across sections and with standards 
15. Working together with Graduate Affairs representatives and a variety of offices on campus (e.g., Registrar, Cashier, etc.) to recruit students and support student needs (retention), and program development 
16. Participating in department events, including Educator Preparation Program Advisory Board, College of Education (COE) Defense of Degree, COE adjunct workshops, and DBU meetings including DBU Advisory Councils, curriculum workshops, AAQEP and campus activities   
17. Serving on committees (institutional, departmental, and specialized professional associations) 
18. Giving presentations to student groups, DBU personnel, and DBU guests, as requested, and participate in academic training events 
19. Completing special projects as assigned by Dean, Provost, Graduate Affairs, and President. 
20. Professional development activities and contribution to the wider field as a scholar through reading journals, attending and presenting at professional conferences, and writing publications. 
21. Contributing to the larger social and faith-based community through volunteer service in churches and/or community organizations, etc.  

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a full-time faculty position. Faculty members maintain a 40-hour work week, with at least ten (10) scheduled office hours per week, in addition to advising, mentoring, and program responsibilities.

WORK LOCATION: 

• Must be a Christian and a member of a church that holds to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in the New and Old Testaments of the Holy Bible.
• Must be an active member of a local Baptist church that holds to beliefs consistent with the statement above.
• DBU requires employees to follow all University policies and procedures, which exist to support the Christian mission of DBU and includes, but is not limited to, a Christian Code of Conduct. Click here to read