ASSISTANT PROFESSOR II

Description

Job Summary: The faculty member will be responsible for delivering lectures, preparing teaching materials, administering exams, evaluating student performance, and participating in academic and pedagogical activities in undergraduate programs. Key Highlights: 1. Deliver lectures and prepare teaching materials for undergraduate courses 2. Participate in academic and pedagogical meetings and activities 3. Maintain academic/scientific output and participate in events **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—driven by hard work, respect, and dedication—providing the best experience and supporting the learning journey of over 500,000 students. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S/A is one of the largest and most representative education groups in the country, comprising academically relevant educational institutions and regionally recognized brands—from basic education schools to higher education institutions. Faculty members and professionals from various fields collaborate closely to ensure this daily construction. We are constantly seeking new talent to contribute to this mission—whether professionals seeking their first opportunity in the job market or highly experienced individuals. Do you identify with and believe in this purpose—and want 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 of interest; however, we recommend completing one application process before starting another. **Responsibilities and Duties** **JOB MISSION:** Deliver and prepare teaching 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—adhering to the pedagogical curriculum outline and submitting it for approval by the Course Coordination. Deliver lectures according to the specific teaching plan to foster student learning. Maintain updated attendance records for students in class. Evaluate student performance through the development and administration of specific assessment instruments and pedagogical follow-up, ensuring students acquire the skills and competencies required by the pedagogical plan. Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, returning results to students. Record and publish assessment results, adhering to the academic calendar. * Keep the class diary entries up to date. Follow the discipline’s bibliographic references established by the Teaching Faculty and suggest alternative references. Participate in course collegial 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 panels when designated. 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 to the Course Coordination and students on the progress of pedagogical activities and any institutional or disciplinary issues (conduct, procedures, attendance). Participate in the Teaching Faculty when designated, fulfilling duties inherent to the role. Stay current on institutional documents. Promote and uphold the institution’s code of ethics; comply with and enforce decisions made by collegial bodies and the leadership of one’s Academic Unit, as well as the institution’s guiding principles—vision, mission, and values. Attend departmental and other administrative meetings (e.g., Undergraduate Course Collegium; Postgraduate Course Collegium; committees to which the faculty member belongs). * Attend research group meetings to discuss projects, articles, and research progress. Prepare lectures, grade exams and student assignments. Draft proposals for funding calls (e.g., project financing; scholarships; travel grants), as well as 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 presentation at conferences and other scientific events—as well as attend such conferences and scientific 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. Appropriately utilize institutional systems and resources for work-related tasks, in accordance with defined norms and procedures. Be aware of and comply with work norms, procedures, or instructions established by Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, as applicable to one’s area of responsibility and as defined by the institution or current legislation. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** * Completed Master’s degree or currently pursuing a Doctorate. **Computer Skills:** * Microsoft Office suite. **Additional Information** **Work Schedule:** FACULTY WORK SCHEDULE Are you ready to contribute to our mission of quality and excellence in education? Join our team! Centro Universitário de Pinhais was established in the municipality of Pinhais in 1998 as the city’s first private institution. Our portfolio includes on-campus and distance undergraduate programs, lato sensu and stricto sensu postgraduate programs, and we stand out in scientific research through our master’s and doctoral programs. We connect students, faculty, staff, methodologies, community, and the labor market to deliver the best experience in higher education—guiding and mentoring university students throughout their academic journey and thereby transforming lives and realities through education. We are part of Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional S/A, one of the largest and most representative education groups in Brazil, bringing together academically relevant higher education institutions and brands recognized in their respective markets. Also explore Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional’s career portal and those of other group brands: https://cruzeirodosuleducacional.gupy.io