Department Chair & Full-Time Faculty – Secondary Education Licensure
Job Title: Department Chair & Full-Time Faculty – Secondary Education Licensure
Reporting Relationship: Dean, School of Integrated Learning and Development (SILD)
Unit: National & Global
Department: School of Integrated Learning & Development
Campus Location: NGM Building, Marion, IN
Summary of Position: Indiana Wesleyan University’s School of Integrated Learning and Development (SILD) seeks an innovative, mission-driven leader to serve as Department Chair and Full-Time Faculty in Secondary Education Licensure. This role oversees undergraduate and graduate licensure programs serving diverse adult learners across the Transition to Teaching (TTT) and BSIS with Secondary Concentration pathways. We’re looking for an educator who is creative in design, bold in leadership, and ready to reimagine what excellent teacher preparation looks like—especially in the online space. The ideal candidate will have expertise in a secondary content area and a proven commitment to equity, faith-informed pedagogy, and transformative adult learning. This position combines teaching, program oversight, and adjunct mentoring, with significant involvement in curriculum innovation, accreditation alignment, and digital learning strategy. Faculty in this role contribute directly to shaping the next generation of secondary educators who will lead with purpose and impact.Duties and Responsibilities
- Model and nurture a Christ-centered academic ethos through a Biblical world view
- Provide academic leadership across all secondary initial licensure programs, including TTT and BSIS Secondary pathways
- Inspire program innovation through creative curriculum design, data-informed decisions, and faculty collaboration
- Teach fully online courses in secondary education or content area aligned to faculty expertise
- Oversee curriculum and signature assessments such as the Teacher Work Sample, Diversity Case Study, and Digital Portfolio, ensuring alignment to CAEP, InTASC, and state standards
- Collaborate with the Office of Clinical Experiences (OCE) to align field placements, candidate evaluations, and partnership engagement with licensure requirements
- Collaborate across university departments (e.g., Admissions, Registrar, Student Success, Academic Affairs) to ensure seamless student experiences and compliance with programmatic needs
- Develop, implement, and monitor Candidate Improvement Plans in accordance with program and accreditation standards
- Recruit, mentor, and evaluate adjunct faculty; foster excellence in online teaching and adult learner engagement
- Champion digital pedagogy and learning design that supports adult and nontraditional students
- Engage in university service, strategic planning, and continuous program improvement
- Maintain eligibility for academic rank and promotion, including satisfactory completing teaching load in the school, active contribution to scholarship, and leadership
- Lead program innovation in response to emerging educational trends, including alternative licensure models, competency-based education (CBE), and AI-enhanced instruction
- SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises and mentors adjunct faculty teaching within secondary education licensure programs
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
- Doctorate in Education, Secondary Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field required
- Strong academic credentials in a secondary content area (Math preferred)
Experience
- Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience under a standard secondary teaching license
- Demonstrated excellence in online instruction for adult learners
- Experience with program-level assessment, curriculum development, and educator preparation accreditation (CAEP, InTASC) preferred
- Proven ability to lead with creativity and engage faculty and students in forward-thinking instructional strategies
Required Skills
- Visionary mindset grounded in servant leadership
- Comfort with “outside-the-box” approaches to education reform, including the use of AI
- Commitment to inclusive teaching and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Skilled in digital teaching tools, learning management systems, and online community building
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
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