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Concordia University, Nebraska · 4 months ago

Assistant, Associate or Professor of Human and Social Sciences/Psychology

Seward, NE

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Concordia University, Nebraska is an institution affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, focusing on equipping students for lives of learning, service, and leadership. They are seeking an Assistant, Associate or Professor of Human and Social Sciences/Psychology to teach at the undergraduate level, advise students, and contribute to strategic initiatives within the College of Education and the Human and Social Sciences Department.

Higher Education

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Teach classes in Human and Social Sciences Department, based on the needs of the Department

Engage in College and Departmental planning, course and program assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and assistance with student recruitment and activities

Support the growth of the College of Education, Human and Social Sciences and department through innovative ideas and leadership experiences

Demonstrate a willingness to enthusiastically embrace the mission and vision of Concordia University, Nebraska

Remain current in content areas of teaching responsibilities

Work with colleagues from multiple departments to serve the University

Other general faculty duties as assigned

Qualification

Terminal degreeExcellence in teachingPsychologyCurriculum planningTechnology proficiencyProfessional communicationChristian valuesTeamworkMentoring

Required

Ph.D. or terminal degree in related field preferred. Candidates who have earned a master's and who agree to pursue a terminal degree will be considered

Appropriate successful experience in the workplace or in a classroom that will lead to successful university-level teaching and mentoring in an acceptable subset of the following areas

Evidence of excellence in teaching, preferably at the community college or university level

Desire to develop professional relationships with students in which the faculty member is seen as an instructor, mentor, and advisor

A candidate who is an active Christian is required

Knowledge of Psychology and the Human/Social Sciences professions or direct practical experience in field is important

Familiarity with higher education, curriculum planning, course development, assessment, best teaching, and administrative practices; or a record of excellence in teaching

Must be proficient in technology use and able to use various technologies supported by the university

Ability to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off campus

All staff and faculty must follow security policies that correspond to the level of sensitivity of the data they handle

Staff and faculty should promptly report any security concerns or incidents to designated personnel

Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the Institutional email

Maintain high standards for institutional, staff, faculty, employee, and financial data used for business operations

Values and beliefs aligned with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod

Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University

Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality

Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public

Responsible for creating an environment which is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of students

Fosters, assists, and leads interactions that inspire spiritual and character development through one-on-one student and staff relations and that build a cohesive and positive team culture at the University