English Professor Full-Time Faculty

FBBC&TS is seeking to identify a qualified individual for a full-time faculty position to teach English
Composition I and II, Literature, and related communication classes at Faith Baptist Bible College.

Position Details

Position:
English Professor

Type:
Full-Time

Reports to:
Dr. Ken Rathbun, Vice President for Academics, Dean of the College

Confers with:
Dr. Joshua Boyd, Division of General Education Chair
Dr. Mark Stupka, Education Program Chair

Supervises:
Mentors/advises students in Secondary Education

Date Posted:
November 8, 2024

Location:
Ankeny, Iowa

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes in accordance with our policies in the Faculty Handbook including English grammar, Literature, and/or other communications classes.
Serve on academic committees.
Advise Communication minors.
Disciple students as opportunity arises.
Recruit mission-fit students to the college.
Participates on academic committees.
Attends required faculty events.
Participates in contractually related obligations.
Complies with the academic performance expectations in the Faculty Handbook.

Convictions and Character/Religious Qualifications

FBBC&TS seeks to maintain its theological and ecclesiastical identity as a Baptist institution of higher education. Therefore, we seek only to employ faculty whose beliefs, lifestyle, and convictions align with FBBC&TS’s religious positions. As such, all applicants must meet the following expectations:

Applicants must agree without mental reservation with FBBC&TS’s foundational documents.
Applicants must be Baptists in their beliefs and practice.
Applicants must adhere to Biblical standards of morality and living.
Applicants and/or their spouses must not be or ever have been divorced.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Applicants should possess effective communication and organization skills.
Applicants should demonstrate strong collegiality toward coworkers.
Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in strong instructional skills.
Applicants should display critical thinking, empathy, and adaptability.

Academic Qualifications

Applicants should possess at least an accredited Master’s Degree in the related field.
Applicants should have skill and experience teaching Education courses, English grammar/writing classes.
Some experience in teaching gr. 5-12 language arts is desired (not required)
Some experience in Speech and/or Drama is desired (not required)
Some experience in teaching geography is desired (not required)

application checklist

Carefully read the FBBC&TS foundational documents.
Complete and submit your application to hr@faith.edu
Email your resume and/or curriculum vitae to hr@faith.edu
Complete the Predictive Index Assessment.

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