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Understanding of contemporary principles of sound pedagogy at the collegiate level in the context of the academic discipline(s) to which the DCC is assigned (History) • Understanding of the pedagogical dynamics of teaching in a dual credit context • Capacity for fair and balanced observation of teaching/learning environments • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail • Demonstrable facility with MS-Office and Google software suites • Comfort with multi-tasking daily, dealing with a diversity of situations and constituencies, and working in a fast-paced environment according to established deadlines • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment • Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement • Ability to manage difficult situations with patience, empathy, and grace. Founded in 1959, Saint Louis Universitys 1818 Advanced College Credit Program is the oldest dual credit program in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River and has a long history of providing high school students the opportunity to earn college credit from SLU at a significantly reduced tuition rate.

Who is Saint Louis University?
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nations oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.Job SummaryFounded in 1959, Saint Louis Universitys 1818 Advanced College Credit Program is the oldest dual credit program in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River and has a long history of providing high school students the opportunity to earn college credit from SLU at a significantly reduced tuition rate. The 1818 Program facilitates collaboration between high school and SLU faculties to provide rigorous University courses for high school students in the Jesuit educational tradition. Courses offered through the 1818 Program are the same courses taken by SLUs undergraduate, degree-seeking students at our St. Louis, MO, campus.The 1818 Dual Credit Coordinator (History) ("DCC") manages the day-to-day relationships with and oversight of 1818 history faculty in our partner high schools. The DCC serves under the direct supervision of the 1818 Program Director; however, day-to-day duties are established collaboratively with the DCCs respective Faculty Liaison(s) in SLUs Department of History.Job Duties• Represent, and serve as an extension of, 1818 faculty liaison via the conduct of classroom observational visits. Requires regular, substantial travel locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Share visit observations and constituent feedback with liaisons to support liaisons evaluation of faculty performance.
• Regularly meet with faculty liaison, and when appropriate, the academic department chair, about individual 1818 course faculty and work collaboratively to support teacher professional development and academic quality.
• Coordinate the review of all new faculty applications and institutional responses, ensuring timely reviews by the respective faculty liaisons and timely communication of review results.
• Coordinate and, per the request of cooperating Faculty Liaison in the Department of History, conduct the review of 1818 Program course syllabi, and the timely communication of review results to the partner teachers.
• Maintain syllabi, evaluation/performance records, and professional development records for all 1818 history course faculty.
• Serve as an ambassador of the 1818 Program while on site visits, including participation in information sessions for students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Participate in 1818 Office strategic planning initiatives.
• Participate in Department of History events and professional development programming as directed by their respective faculty liaison(s).
• If needed per the Department of History, and only when feasible per the 1818 Program Director, teach one section of a history course offered via the 1818 program at least once every three academic years (but starting no sooner than the second academic term of employment in the 1818 Office). The teaching of a course constitutes approximately a 20% FTE work effort.Minimum Educational Requirements and Experiential Qualifications• M.A. in History (or equivalent per the determination of the Chair of the History and Faculty Liaison)
• At least two years of full-time experience (or its equivalent) teaching collegiate-level history courses. Serving as a teaching assistant while completing an advanced degree will not be considered in years of experience.Preferred Educational Requirements and Experiential QualificationsIn addition to all minimum required qualifications and educational requirements noted above:• A doctoral degree in History
• At least two years of experience supporting the administration of an academic program(s) at the collegiate level.
• Experience teaching in a dual-credit environment.
• Experience teaching history at the high school level.
• At least five years of full-time experience (or its equivalent) teaching collegiate-level history courses.Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities for Consideration• Understanding of contemporary principles of sound pedagogy at the collegiate level in the context of the academic discipline(s) to which the DCC is assigned (History)
• Understanding of the pedagogical dynamics of teaching in a dual credit context
• Capacity for fair and balanced observation of teaching/learning environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrable facility with MS-Office and Google software suites
• Comfort with multi-tasking daily, dealing with a diversity of situations and constituencies, and working in a fast-paced environment according to established deadlines
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to manage difficult situations with patience, empathy, and graceApplicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae. You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.FunctionScheduled Weekly Hours:Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

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