OCC Full-time Faculty (Counseling and Pastoral Care)

Position Title: Full-time Faculty (Counseling and Pastoral Care)        
Department: Academics
Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

*This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), will be required to participate in CSA training, and is required to immediately forward all reports of Clery Act crimes brought to their attention to the Clery Compliance Officer.

A. Summary
The role of faculty at Ozark Christian College is one of spiritual leadership as well as academic instruction. Faculty are expected to meet the teaching/classroom expectations, research/service expectations, and participate in shared governance of academics as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

B. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Teach a course workload of up to 24 credit hours per year. This is a dually appointed position, with teaching hours split between undergraduate and seminary programs. At the undergraduate level, this person will work alongside the undergraduate program coordinator in counseling and pastoral care to cover the curriculum. At the seminary level, this person will work with seminary leadership to expand our offerings in this area of study.

· Be available for constituent service to bless and maintain a close relationship with the church, model Christian service, and recruit future students.

· Accept committee assignments, complete student learning assessments, and participate in other activities consistent with being a member of the faculty.

· Post and maintain hours available for student consultation and mentoring.

· Advise an appropriate number of students.

· Affirm agreement with the Statement of Faith and the Statement on Marriage and Sexuality.

· Abide by all the policies and procedures in the OCC Personnel and Faculty Handbooks.

C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

· Model a Christ-centered life

· Pastorally care for the well-being and success of students inside and outside of the classroom

· Possess a commitment to lifelong learning and discipline-specific expertise

· Integrate biblical principles and a Christian worldview into all aspects of education

· Communicate effectively in written and oral forms

· Use appropriate and varied teaching methods

· Keep course materials up-to-date and use instructional technology

· Collaborate with other faculty and staff members

· Maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information

D. Supervision (if applicable)

· Number of Employees Supervised:
      Directly: 1 (if faculty member is approved to have a Grading Assistant)
      Indirectly: 0 
      Total: 1

E. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

· Terminal degree in counseling/pastoral counseling or a related field.

· Those with previous experience in counseling, chaplaincy, and/or experience teaching at the collegiate level will be given preference.

F. Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role will routinely work indoors in classrooms, their offices, meeting rooms, and in libraries. They may stand for long periods while teaching in the classroom, but otherwise they may remain seated while at work. The professor will regularly be on a laptop or computer for many of their primary duties. The ability to work on these devices without extreme eye strain or fatigue is a must. In-office work will require the use of standard office equipment such as copiers, landline telephones, and printers. Must be able to travel occasionally for college-related business.

This is a full-time position. To apply, submit the OCC application, cover letter, and resume to [email protected].

CAMPUS SAFETY
In compliance with the Clery Act, Ozark Christian College publishes annual reports containing information about crime prevention, reporting policies, crime statistics, and other safety and security-related information. The College also maintains daily crime and fire logs. To view OCC’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, go to occ.edu/security. Hard copies are also available upon request at the Ozark Christian College Student Affairs Office (1111 North Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER
Ozark Christian College is affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to train men and women for Christian service. The college seeks to educate and hire individuals who share its core values to accomplish its mission. It is the intent of the college to create and promote a diverse workforce consistent with its stated goals and mission.

It is the policy of Ozark Christian College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission and access to educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment as applicable to ministries in section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended and implementing regulations. Ozark Christian College conducts all background screenings in compliance with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines and all federal and state laws and regulations.

As a religious educational institution, Ozark Christian College reserves the right to make employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the college’s religious beliefs. Further, as a Christian ministry, the college has the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions based on criteria established by the college.