CHAIR, EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES

Rochester University; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Christian University seeks a distinguished Chair for Early Childhood Studies in Rochester Hills, MI. The role provides internal oversight of the Early Childhood Education Program, guiding strategic planning, curriculum development, budgeting, and faculty engagement, while coordinating adjunct staff supervision and program reviews.

Candidates should have a record of higher education teaching and administration, and hold a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Qualifications

• Record of successful higher education teaching and administrative experience.
• Ability to engage faculty in program reviews and accreditation processes.
• Experience managing adjuncts, curriculum development, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Represent the academic program to the dean of the School of Education.
• Plan curriculum and academic content for the program, including scheduling.
• Oversee program accreditation activities and NAEYC accreditation effort.
• Manage program personnel, including hiring, training, and supervision of adjuncts.
• Provide input for academic program budget and resource planning.
• Update course rotations, faculty assignments and credit transfer reviews.

Skills

Higher ed leadership

Curriculum planning

Faculty development

Budget oversight

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

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CHAIR, EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES

Faculty Full Time Professional Rochester Hills, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1162

JOB TITLE: Chair, Early Childhood Studies

DEPARTMENT: Education

REPORTS TO: Dean, Schools of Business and Education

UNIVERSITY MISSION: Rochester Christian University is a Christ-centered institution that empowers students to lead lives of personal and professional significance while serving God in a changing world.

POSITION SUMMARY: Supports the dean by providing internal oversight of the Early Childhood Education Program. This includes strategic planning, curriculum planning, budget planning, engaging faculty in program review, and managing personnel, including the hiring, training, and oversight of adjuncts.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Record of successful higher education teaching and administrative experience
• Earned doctoral degree in appropriately related discipline from a regionally accredited institution

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the academic program to the dean of the School of Education
• Plan curriculum and academic content for the academic program, including scheduling
• Oversee maintenance or pursuit of program accreditation, where applicable
• Engage faculty in completing the application process for NAEYC accreditation
• Selective teaching responsibilities as appropriate (3 credit hours of teaching per semester while pursuing NAEYC accreditation)
• Engage faculty in program review and quality improvement initiatives for majors offered by the academic program
• Provide input for academic program budget
• Manage academic program personnel as assigned, including workload and the hiring, training, and oversight of adjuncts
• Update/maintain course rotations, faculty assignments and transfer credit equivalency review

Promote an inclusive RCU through demonstration of our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Represent the academic program to the dean of the School of Education
• Plan curriculum and academic content for the academic program, including scheduling
• Oversee maintenance or pursuit of program accreditation, where applicable
• Engage faculty in completing the application process for NAEYC accreditation
• Selective teaching responsibilities as appropriate (3 credit hours of teaching per semester while pursuing NAEYC accreditation)
• Engage faculty in program review and quality improvement initiatives for majors offered by the academic program
• Provide input for academic program budget
• Manage academic program personnel as assigned, including workload and the hiring, training, and oversight of adjuncts
• Update/maintain course rotations, faculty assignments and transfer credit equivalency review

Promote an inclusive RCU through demonstration of our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Represent the academic program to the dean of the School of Education
• Plan curriculum and academic content for the academic program, including scheduling
• Oversee maintenance or pursuit of program accreditation, where applicable
• Engage faculty in completing the application process for NAEYC accreditation
• Selective teaching responsibilities as appropriate (3 credit hours of teaching per semester while pursuing NAEYC accreditation)
• Engage faculty in program review and quality improvement initiatives for majors offered by the academic program
• Provide input for academic program budget
• Manage academic program personnel as assigned, including workload and the hiring, training, and oversight of adjuncts
• Update/maintain course rotations, faculty assignments and transfer credit equivalency review

Promote an inclusive RCU through demonstration of our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.