Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Literacy
Department: College of Education
Location: Tulsa, OK
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ABOUT US
Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty
actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on
our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do,
and we want you to make us even better!
JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL TIME
The professor must teach graduate leadership courses in higher education, and
serve on university, college, and department committees. They must demonstrate
a commitment to the education profession through presentations at the P-12 and
collegiate levels, participate in research to stay current in the field, and
demonstrate an ongoing commitment to teaching excellence.
A college professor should have excellent verbal and communication skills;
they should have a high level of knowledge and be well organized. Good
personality traits for college professors include a high level of enthusiasm,
self-confidence and the willingness to mentor students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Graduate Courses in Education
Conducts courses for graduate students in higher education
Teaches courses related to higher education
Serve on dissertation committees as a chair and/or committee member
Prepares lectures and active learning experiences
Engages in course assessment activities
Compiles syllabi and bibliographies of specialized reading materials
Stimulates class discussions
Creates, administers, and grades examinations and pre- and post-
assignments and other assignments, with the use of appropriate assessment
rubrics.
Design, revise, and update courses and materials based on new developments
in current events and research findings
Consult with the program and course directors, other faculty members,
advisory committees, industry partners, potential employers, and students
Define, evaluate and validate course objectives
Develop individualized instruction using a variety of well-designed
instructional material including multimedia presentations and current
interactive technologies, focusing primarily on experiential and project-
based learning
Faculty Service
Serves on select faculty committees
Participates in faculty departmental, college, and university meetings
Attends chapel
Advisement
Advise graduate Education students
Evaluate students and their academic progress
Advise students regarding coursework and assignments
Other
Maintains active participation in professional organizations
Contributes to the profession through ongoing research, presentations, and
involvement in education associations
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Minimum:
Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education or a related field
Preferred:
Experience in teaching at the higher education level
EXPERIENCE:
Strong content knowledge and skills
Supervision skills of doctoral candidates
Knowledge of integration of technology skills during classroom teaching
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and database software programs
required
Background knowledge in designing courses
Demonstrate proficiency in D2L
Demonstrate excellence in teaching
Show commitment to integrating coursework in the learning process
Showcase the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to think
critically about coursework
Develop curriculum and program planning
Ability to identify and access supporting resources required
Ability to work well independently and collaboratively required
Skill, knowledge, and ability to communicate with a broad constituency
required
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Complete the ORU faculty application
2. Please provide transcripts from all colleges and universities listed on
your C.V. and application
3. Please provide names and e-mail addresses for three references
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all
individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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