Education -Interim Position - Houghton College

One-year, interim.  Beginning the fall semester of 2010.  Application deadline: March 15.

The successful candidate will work with a highly-qualified group of faculty colleagues who are committed to developing future educators who are competent scholars, reflective teachers and caring servants.   The education department at Houghton College features:

• Over 200 students in majors leading to teacher certification in one of the following areas: adolescence education (grades 7-12), inclusive childhood education (dual certificate in childhood education and students with disabilities, grades 1-6), music education (grades K-12), physical education (grades K-12), physical education/health (dual certificate, grades K-12), and teaching English to speakers of other languages (grades K-12)
• Opportunities to mentor students in practicum and student teaching experiences in area schools
• Outlets for collaborative research with students and creative partnerships with K-12 education colleagues

Responsibilities: Teach courses in foundations of education and/or content-area methods, supervise/mentor student teachers, assist in the advisement of students, participate in departmental meetings, and other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education; effective communication skills; the ability to plan, organize and deliver course content with clarity; a mature Christian faith. (Middle/high school teaching experience desired.)

For more details, visit the Houghton College job posting