CHAIR, EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES

Rochester Christian University; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Christian University is seeking a Chair for the Early Childhood Studies program in Rochester Hills, MI. The role supports the dean by overseeing the Early Childhood Education Program, including strategic planning, curriculum development, budget oversight, and faculty management, with adjunct hiring and training responsibilities.

The position emphasizes accreditation efforts (NAEYC) and ongoing program quality improvements, with teaching duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Record of successful higher education teaching and administrative experience.
• Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Represent the academic program to the dean of the School of Education.
• Plan curriculum and academic content for the program, including scheduling.
• Oversee accreditation processes and program review where applicable.
• Engage faculty in the accreditation process (NAEYC).
• Teach selectively (3 credit hours per semester while pursuing accreditation).
• Provide input for the academic program budget and manage adjunct staff.
• Maintain course rotations and transfer credit evaluations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Curriculum planning

Budget planning

Faculty oversight

Hiring adjuncts

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.