Share Email Opening Title Full-Time Faculty - Literacy Education  About the Organization OUR MISSION Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor. Geneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in the reformed tradition located about 50 miles north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1848 by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, Geneva has majors in both liberal arts and pre-professional programs, and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Geneva's faculty provide a challenging education that prepares students for careers, for further education, and for life. In all fields of study, students are challenged to explore the implications of the Christian faith on their discipline. Geneva has approximately 1,350 students enrolled in its various programs taught by its faculty of nearly 70 members. The college seeks to prepare students to serve Christ and the world in all areas of society, including work, family, and the church. Geneva is a founding member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).   Position Full-Time Literacy Education Faculty Position   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Beaver Falls - Staff   Number of Openings 1   Salary Range:   7.65% FICA   Benefits offered?   Description Geneva College invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member in the Education Department. This position begins August 2021 and will remain open until filled. Minority and female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Following is a complete job description with required skills, abilities, education and experience; applicants meeting the minimum qualifications should submit the following information for consideration.   APPLICATION PROCESS Application materials are required to include the following items below. Any application that does not include these items, may not be considered. A Cover Letter. A letter which addresses your interest in this position, date of availability, and the specific skills and qualifications related to this position. A statement of faith (“This is what I believe”). A statement of your faith journey and a narrative of your past and present church involvements. A statement which describes the integration of your field and Christian faith in light of the "Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” (these concepts are available at www.geneva.edu/page/employment). A current vita/CV. Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copies will be required before being appointed). List of three references; one should be from your pastor or church leader who can attest to your faith (include names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers).   The Department of Education at Geneva College invites qualified applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position in Literacy Education at the assistant/associate professor level beginning August 2021. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate classes in literacy methods as well as other education classes as needed, advising, and participation in departmental and college committees. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to Christian higher education. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their doctorate by the time of hiring. Candidates who are ABD or those with a Master’s degree planning to work on a doctorate will be considered. The successful candidate must have experience in K-12 education as a teacher, administrator, or specialist, and must have a Reading Specialist certification. Review of applications will begin February 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The Education Department has approximately 125 undergraduate students in elementary, middle, secondary, and special education programs. The department is dedicated to preparing students to be competent professional teachers committed to excellence and integrity who can identify and analyze educational issues from a Christian perspective.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for providing quality instruction in the Education Department to students through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress.   Selected candidates will be expected to: Teach assigned courses Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons (Note preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course) Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved, standardized syllabus Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting Suitably challenge, engage serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect Complete grade books, final grade sheets, learning assessments and final exam assessments on a timely basis Respond to student questions on a timely basis Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus   Position Requirements PERSONAL QUALITIES Christian Commitment The successful candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical church. Preference will be given to candidates who support and have an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. The individual must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work. Geneva College is founded upon a Biblical view of life and the world as expressed in evangelical and reformed theology and set forth in “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” It is committed consciously and wholeheartedly to offering Christian higher education designed for the whole life of the whole person. Consequently, faculty should strive to: Demonstrate Christian living and obedience in personal growth, in the interactions of College life, and in dedication to Christian calling and service; Seek an understanding and articulation of how the Word of God directs the search for truth; Pursue excellence in their work; Show concern for those under their care and instruction; Value the contributions of all members of the College community and support one another in various tasks; and Be motivated by a vision that the College was founded upon the providential mercy of God, and that their primary purpose is to serve Him within the world-wide company of Christian believers and in the geographical area where God has placed the College.   Along with a commitment to the above statements from the College Catalog, all faculty members recognize certain concomitant responsibilities to their students, to their colleagues, and to the College and broader community. To students, faculty members will strive to: Demonstrate how course content can be viewed or interpreted from a Christian perspective. Keep abreast of current developments in their disciplines, continuously update course content, improve the method of instruction, and regularly evaluate the effectiveness of their instruction. Maintain in their classrooms and elsewhere an intellectual and attitudinal environment in which students are stimulated to learn, to ask questions, and to explore alternative approaches to problems. Respect students as persons, being concerned about their progress, and be willing to hear their points of view without prejudice. Be committed to promoting cultural diversity in curricular offerings and classroom activities which demonstrate an appreciation of all individuals consistent with the Christian character of the College. Inform students at the beginning of each semester to the objectives of each course and organize the method of instruction and time allocation so as to meet those objectives. Provide a syllabus to students early in each course concerning course requirements, such as examinations, papers, grading policies, disability accommodations, academic integrity, and attendance. Examinations and papers, which are used for determining a course grade, should be available to students for inspection and discussion. Students’ grades should be based on recognized academic standards. Hold classes and examinations as scheduled and, in the event of necessary absence, inform students in advance of changes in schedule and making suitable alternative arrangements. Be readily available to students for individual conferences relating to coursework or other matters of concern and interest to students. Faculty should post a schedule indicating times when they will be available for consultation. Understand the curriculum adequately to provide accurate advising to students.   To their colleagues, faculty members have a responsibility to: Comply with policies and procedures established by the faculty. Respect the rights of free inquiry and expression of opinion by their colleagues in accordance with the College’s statement on academic freedom. Acknowledge in their own publications the contributions which colleagues have made to research and other endeavors. Evaluate or comment fairly and objectively on the work of colleagues when peer evaluation is required for the purposes of promotion, curriculum assessment, and the like.   To the College, faculty members have a responsibility to: Participate in the committee work and other channels of self-governance on departmental or college levels.   EOE Statement Geneva College does not discriminate in hiring or in terms and conditions of employment based on an individual's race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin. As a Christian college rooted in the evangelical and Reformed tradition and governed by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, compliance with Geneva's Christian views is considered a bona fide occupational qualification under Sections 702 & 703 of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act as amended, and will have a direct impact on employment consideration.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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