Belmont University is seeking post-graduate persons for Faculty Fellowship in multiple disciplines to complete a two year post-graduate program preparing them for an academic or industry career.
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University’s values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.
Key Duties
The person on Faculty Fellowship at Belmont University will do the following duties
- Teach two to three courses per semester in the College assigned.
- Perform all functions related to the management of coursework in higher education, including the creation of new curriculum, teaching in classroom or laboratory experiences, establishing assessment tools, and evaluation of the coursework.
- Conduct an original research project.
- Provide sound input as a faculty member in the assigned program.
- Abide by all relevant university and/or departmental procedures and policies.
- The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are
- not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Education and Experience
- A doctorate qualification in the relevant field is necessary.
- Teaching experience preferred
Qualifications
- Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
- Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
- Ability to learn and apply instructional strategies and techniques.
- Willingness to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
- Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Similarly, the ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.