Position:

A full-time faculty position is available in the Education department beginning August 2025. This position has faculty status and has an 11-month contract.

Essential Responsibilities as Education Department Faculty:

1. Teach undergraduate methods courses in elementary education, including reading and language arts methods.
2. Teach undergraduate elementary education courses, including a background in Science of Reading.
3. Teach undergraduate professional education courses.
4. Supervise elementary teacher candidates during methods and clinical teaching experiences.
5. Teach undergraduate course in completing the Kansas Teacher Work Sample (KTWS).
6. Advise current elementary education students and recruit prospective students.
7. Contribute experience and/or a willingness to teach education courses online.

Essential Responsibilities as Department Chair:

1. Lead development of the department curriculum, field experiences, and technological and library resources.
2. Develop and monitor the department budget.
3. Prepare the annual course schedule, assign teaching loads, and plan for adjunct instructors, as needed.
4. Lead department meetings.
5. Facilitate updating the department handbooks and college catalog, as needed.
6. Prepare departmental assessment reports.
7. Assist in grant writing for the benefit of Teacher Education.
8. Teach undergraduate courses effectively.
9. Advise current education students and recruit prospective students.
10. Supervise education students in the field.
11. Participate in faculty governance.

Essential Responsibilities as Unit Head:

1. Ensure that all certification programs meet their licensure standards.
2. Establish relationships with school districts, principals, and cooperating teachers to allow for meaningful field experiences.
3. Supervise the work of the Field Coordinator and the Licensure Officer.
4. Supervise the Education Office Administrative Assistant.
5. Serve as chair of the Teacher Education Committee and the Teacher Education Advisory Council.
6. Ensure compliance with Title II reporting.
7. Serve as a liaison between the KSDE and the College by attending state meetings, completing institutional reports, and preparing for on-site visits.
8. Serve as a liaison between the KICA and the College by attending monthly meetings.
9. Participate in KACTE and KAPCOTE meetings.
10. Track and evaluate program satisfaction, program outcomes, and program reporting requirements.
11. Provide leadership in implementing program goals and objectives at state level.
12. Maintain close working relationships with department chairs in other licensure areas.

Compensation:

Salary and rank will be determined by credentials and experience. The College provides a benefits package and a stipend for moving expenses.

 The College:

Founded in 1887, and located in Sterling, Kansas, Sterling College’s mission is to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.  With approximately 600 students, of which nearly 40% represent non-majority populations, and 48 full-time faculty members, the campus community shares a vision to serve God's world through training servant leaders and the development of future leaders through strategic partnerships. Learn more about us at www.sterling.edu.

Application Process:

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must undergo a background check. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, completed faculty questionnaire, copies of graduate transcripts and the contact information for three references to: Dr. Ken Brown, Vice President for Academic Affairs. The online faculty questionnaire and other application information is available at https://www.sterling.edu/about/employment on the Director of Teacher Education job link. Materials are to be submitted electronically to rdodson@sterling.edu.

Qualifications:

• All SC employees are expected to demonstrate a strong and articulate Christian faith, to model and mentor students in servant leadership and in the integration of faith into every aspect of life and learning. Specific requirements for this position include:

• Master’s degree required. Doctorate in Education preferred.
• Experience in public education teaching and administration, which includes program planning and assessment, educational technology proficiency, and budget management.
• Experience in higher education preferred
• Reading specialist is preferred.
• Recent experience in teaching at the elementary level is required.

About Sterling College

Sterling College is a Christ-centered, four year liberal arts college, founded in 1887 located in Sterling, Kansas. Sterling is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Sterling College, in its employment practices, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, or national origin.

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