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Example faculty requirements on a job description

Faculty requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in faculty job postings.
Sample faculty requirements
  • Degree in relevant field
  • Knowledge of education standards
  • Strong understanding of course material
  • Proficiency in using educational technology
  • Previous teaching/faculty experience
Sample required faculty soft skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development

Faculty job description example 1

Arcadia University faculty job description

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides an educational experience that is values-based; rooted in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI); and places students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 12 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for seven consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report , which also ranks Arcadia among the top 25 percent in its category and cites Arcadia for being among the "most innovative" and "best value" colleges. Approximately 3,700 students study at Arcadia, with 2,300 undergraduate students choosing from more than 65 fields of study. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority by developing and implementing anti-Black Racism Initiatives (ABRI) on campus and in its surrounding communities. Visit www.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, service, and/or lived experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The successful candidate will include a statement of interest demonstrating examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their teaching and scholarly work through application, methodology, content, and/or inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds pursuing research/creative work.

At Arcadia University, our ABRI/JEDI principles are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, military or military veteran status, disability, medical or genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Arcadia University requires all employees to be "up to date" with COVID-19 vaccines by your employment start date. This would include either:

  • A full primary series of a FDA-approved vaccine and all of the boosters for which they are eligible in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations.
  • Or you received the full primary series of an FDA approved vaccine in the last 5 months and are therefore not eligible to receive a booster vaccine. After the 5 months conclude, you will need to receive a booster vaccine or will no longer be "up to date".

Arcadia will consider requests for exemptions from the vaccination policy due to medical conditions or religious belief. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the time of hire and/or on your first day of employment. Our vaccination protocols are subject to applicable laws and will be updated from time to time to reflect evolving conditions and federal, state, local, and other applicable health and safety guidelines.

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Faculty job description example 2

Stanford University faculty job description

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University seeks board-certified academic faculty in Emergency Medicine to join at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level in the University Medical Line. The successful applicant must have an MD/DO with the requisite research training or extensive experience in research and must demonstrate a track record or the potential to obtain a track record of independently funded investigator-initiated research.

The major criteria for appointment for faculty in the University Medical Line shall be excellence in the overall mix of clinical care, clinical teaching, scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine, and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

All areas of research relevant to Emergency Medicine are of interest, including but not limited to basic, translational, clinical research, technology development, big data science, epidemiology/statistics, informatics, health services, and health policy. Of particular interest are applicants whose research focus aligns with the departmental aim to advance the specialty through Precision Emergency Medicine - the use of information and technology to improve the care of individual patients and their communities. Key areas of focus include optimizing Access to Care, capitalizing on Technology and Digital Health Tools, Leveraging Human-Centered Data to Individualize Treatment Decisions, Advancing Population and Global Health, and Redesigning Medical Education.

In addition to providing excellent care and teaching house staff and medical students, the new clinician scientist will focus on creating new knowledge, securing research funding, producing scholarly output, and engaging in the educational component of our program as it relates to research. He or she will also be expected to be a resource and mentor for more junior faculty, residents, and medical students.

Clinical responsibilities will include patient care in the emergency department at Stanford Hospital, a world-renowned, academic medical center. Our faculty consists of over 90 board-certified emergency physicians with broad scholarly interests and extramural funding. We sponsor 13 fellowship programs, a four-year residency program, required and advanced student clerkships, and several courses available to learners throughout our university.

_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions._

The Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.
Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references via Stanford Faculty Jobs.
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Faculty job description example 3

Massachusetts Maritime Academy faculty job description

Posting: September 2022

Position: FY23-13

Deadline for application: First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2022. Second consideration may be given to applications received by December 15, 2022.

Start Date: 01 September 2023

Division: Academic Affairs

Union Affiliation: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA)

Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Department of Humanities and to the

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Supervision Exercised: Supervises personnel in area of responsibility as assigned

Massachusetts Maritime Academy invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Humanities beginning Fall 2023. The position is a 4/4 teaching load that includes teaching core courses (English Composition and/or Writing About Literature) as well as upper-level courses.

General responsibilities:

  • Ability to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester in English Composition, Technical Writing, Business Communications, Basic Writing, and other courses with opportunities to develop and teach upper-level courses in Rhetoric and Composition. The selected candidate will be expected to participate and complement the department's goals and agendas, including department assessment activities, the advancement of General Education throughout the Academy, and specifically contribute to greater cultural understanding and inclusiveness among students and faculty. Faculty are expected to serve as the academic advisors to assigned student advisees and follow all academic procedures and practices of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. All teaching positions at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy require computer literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an understanding of the Academy's unique mission.

Specific minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies/Adjacent field. Writing Program Administration experience. Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching college-level writing courses. Experience teaching based on current composition theories and best practices. The department values equity and diversity and will prioritize applications that directly incorporate these values into teaching, research, and service. We seek empathetic teachers, innovative scholars, and collaborative colleagues. We especially encourage candidates skilled in pedagogical practices that promote classroom inclusivity. Successful candidates will be outstanding teachers and active contributors to the department and college. Demonstrated potential to fulfill evaluation criteria of teaching and advising at the university level. Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficient computer skills.

Academic rank of the successful candidate determined by academic background and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

We are particularly seeking to hire a person with demonstrated interests in inclusive pedagogy, anti-racist initiatives, anti-racist curriculum, disability studies, accessibility, and usability. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their cover letters, CVs, and/or teaching philosophies, or they may submit an optional Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

  • Preferred candidates will demonstrate experience in program administration, developing and facilitating curricular goals, and/or assessment processes. Demonstrated ability to teach business, digital media, and/or technical writing. Experience in program assessment and/or administration. Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to integrate and utilize digital media and technology in their field of study and pedagogy. Candidates who bring to their research and teaching the diverse perspectives that come from non-traditional educational backgrounds or an understanding of those under-represented in higher education Experience and interest in learning theory, writing pedagogy, emerging media, and innovative technologies of digital communication. Interest in the ways digital and other technologies may both subvert and re-inscribe oppressive relations of power and a commitment to making those relations transparent, uncovering oppressive systems, and reclaiming languages and cultural identities in the service of social justice and equity Experience working with/teaching students that are historically underrepresented or marginalized in higher education, including but not limited to students that identify as ALANA, BIPOC, first-generation, and/or LGBTQ+. Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online modalities. A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Composition Studies - Faculty Position, Location: Washington, DC - 20037
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Updated March 14, 2024

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