Faculty: School of Education - Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The MSCI (Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction) Program Director will oversee the elementary and secondary Teacher Certification Programs and report directly to the Assistant Dean of Academic Operations in the School of Education at CUWAA (Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor). This individual will ensure the integrity and high quality of these programs, aligning them with the standards and expectations of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• To oversee the administration and faithful execution of the MSCI programs as well as the educational infrastructure required to achieve university and program outcomes
• To teach courses within in the MSCI programs (no stipends or TCs will be given for student teaching "courses")
• To ensure that all program curricula remain rigorous, relevant, and aligned with CUWAA missional expectations, certification standards, with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in teacher preparation.
• To collaborate with instructional designers to maintain and enhance online learning experiences, leveraging innovative approaches to meet Concordia's standards for quality and engagement.
• To manage all clinical placements and experiential learning opportunities for candidates, fostering meaningful connections between theory and practice
• To oversee the hiring, support, and development of adjunct faculty and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in faculty members to explore new methods, tools, and strategies that enhance learning outcomes and align with Concordia's faith-based mission.
• To serve as the primary liaison to the MDE and CAEP, overseeing compliance with state and national accreditation requirements, including the submission all required reports and documentation to these accrediting bodies accurately and in a timely manner
• To prepare and submit annual assessment reports to Concordia University as required
• To develop and execute innovative, strategic marketing and recruitment approaches (working in conjunction with Admissions and Marketing) to enroll education and teacher candidates interested in public education roles and those called to serve in Lutheran/Christian education settings
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Commitment to the mission of Concordia University: developing students in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world
• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor teacher candidates
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Highly qualified Christian (non-LCMS) applicants possessing a graduate degree in education and progress towards or willingness to obtain a doctorate will be considered.
• Prior P-12 teaching experience is required (minimum of 3 years); prior college teaching experience is desirable. Concordia University seeks faculty dedicated to excellence and to the mission of "developing students in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world."

Preferred

• A commissioned minister of religion status in the Lutheran Church/Missouri Synod and a doctorate in education are preferred (or ABD status with completion in progress)
• Valid Michigan teaching license (or previously held license), or equivalent license from another state preferred
• College/university-level teaching experience
• Experience leading university teacher preparation programs
• Scholarship and service contributions in the field of education

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page:

Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.