ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I

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Job Summary: Teach undergraduate courses, develop lesson plans, administer and grade assessments, and participate in academic meetings and activities. Key Highlights: 1. Transform lives through quality and excellence in education 2. Be part of one of the largest educational groups in the country 3. Contribute to the higher education of students **Hello, we are Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional!** We believe in the power of transforming lives through quality and excellence in education! Here, we seek to connect diverse individuals so they can build a better world through education — with dedication, respect, and hard work — delivering the best learning experience and supporting the academic journey of over 500,000 students. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S/A is one of the largest and most representative educational groups in the country, comprising academically relevant teaching institutions and well-recognized brands across their respective regions — from basic education schools to higher education institutions. Faculty members and professionals from various fields work collaboratively to ensure this daily commitment. We are continually seeking new talent to join us in achieving this goal — whether professionals seeking their first opportunity in the job market or highly experienced individuals. Do you identify with and believe in this purpose, and would you like to work with one of our brands? Join our team! We welcome you with open arms. To apply for one of our positions, please ensure all your information is up to date and complete. Feel free to register for all positions that interest you; however, we recommend completing one application process before starting another. **Responsibilities and Duties** **JOB MISSION:** Deliver and prepare instructional materials for undergraduate courses according to pre-established guidelines and content, administer exams, conduct in-class assignments, and clarify student doubts. **MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:** Develop the course syllabus — including content and methodology — in accordance with the pedagogical curriculum, and submit it for approval by the Course Coordination. Deliver classes according to the specific teaching plan to foster student learning. Maintain updated attendance records for students in class. Evaluate student performance using specific assessment instruments and pedagogical monitoring to ensure students acquire the skills and competencies outlined in the pedagogical curriculum. Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, returning results to students. Record and publish assessment results, adhering to the academic calendar. Keep the class register updated. Follow the discipline’s bibliographic references established by the Teaching Faculty and suggest alternative references. Participate in course faculty meetings to refine the pedagogical project. Supervise undergraduate thesis projects when assigned. Stay current on pedagogical practices. Participate in research and/or extension activities related to one’s field of expertise, as well as serve on committees and evaluation boards when assigned. Maintain academic/scientific output aligned with course guidelines. Attend scientific events related to one’s area of expertise to disseminate knowledge and acquire new insights. Report progress and issues (conduct, procedures, and attendance) regarding teaching activities to the Course Coordination and students, both at the institutional level and for the specific discipline taught. Participate in the Teaching Faculty when assigned, fulfilling responsibilities inherent to the role. Stay updated on institutional documents. Promote and uphold the Institution’s Code of Ethics; comply with, and ensure compliance with, decisions made by faculty councils and the Academic Unit’s Directorate, as well as the Institution’s guiding principles of vision, mission, and values. Attend departmental and other administrative meetings (e.g., Undergraduate Course Council; Postgraduate Course Council; committees to which the faculty member belongs). Meet with research groups to discuss projects, articles, and research progress. Prepare lessons, grade exams and student assignments. Develop proposals for funding calls (e.g., project financing, scholarships, travel grants), and produce specific analytical reports. Write articles, books, and book chapters; submit them for publication and revise them. Review articles upon request from scientific journals. Prepare abstracts for submission of proposals to present papers at conferences and other scientific events. Prepare lectures, keynote speeches, and panel discussions for conferences and other scientific events, and attend such conferences and events. Serve on master’s thesis qualification and defense committees and doctoral dissertation defense committees, both within the Institution and at external institutions outside one’s city. Properly use institutional systems and resources for work-related tasks, in accordance with defined norms and procedures. Be aware of and comply with Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, and Work Medicine management system norms, procedures, or work instructions applicable to one’s area of activity, as established by the Institution or current legislation. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Additional Information** Are you ready to contribute to our purpose of quality and excellence in education? Join our team! Founded in 1967, we are the first private higher education institution in Brazil’s capital. Known for our tradition in Law education, we also offer respected programs in Business, Health, and Technology, as well as postgraduate programs (*lato sensu* and *stricto sensu*) and extension programs aimed at the external community. We connect students, faculty, staff, methodologies, communities, and the labor market to deliver the best experience in higher education — guiding and supporting university students throughout their academic journey, thereby transforming lives and realities through education. We are part of Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S/A, one of the largest and most representative educational groups in the country, bringing together academically relevant higher education institutions and recognized brands in their respective markets. Also explore the Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and other group brands’ career portal: https://cruzeirodosuleducacional.gupy.io