ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I

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Job Summary: Deliver lectures in undergraduate programs, develop teaching materials, administer and grade assessments, and advise students—contributing to educational quality. Key Highlights: 1. Deliver lectures in undergraduate programs with a focus on learning 2. Actively participate in the development of the pedagogical project 3. Contribute to academic and scientific production in the field **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 well-recognized brands across their respective regions—from basic education schools to higher education institutions. Faculty members and professionals from various areas work in harmony to ensure this daily construction. We are constantly seeking new people to collaborate toward 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 available positions that interest you; 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 previously distributed guidelines and content; administer exams; conduct in-class assignments; and clarify student doubts. **MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:** Develop the course lesson plan—including content and methodology—adhering to the curriculum outlined in the pedagogical plan, 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 through the design and administration of specific assessment tools 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 register updated. Follow the discipline’s bibliographic references defined by the Teaching Faculty and suggest alternative references. Participate in course faculty meetings to refine the pedagogical project. Advise undergraduate theses when assigned. Stay current with 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 assigned. Maintain academic/scientific output aligned with course guidelines. Attend scientific events related to one’s field of practice to disseminate knowledge and acquire new information. Report progress and issues (conduct, processes, and attendance) regarding pedagogical activities to both the Course Coordination and students, as well as institutional and disciplinary matters. Participate in the Teaching Faculty when assigned, fulfilling responsibilities inherent to the role. Stay current with institutional documents. Promote and uphold the Institution’s Code of Ethics; comply with and enforce decisions made by faculty councils and the Academic Unit’s leadership, as well as the Institution’s guiding principles—vision, mission, and values. Attend departmental meetings and other administrative meetings (e.g., Undergraduate Course Council; Postgraduate Course Council; committees to which the faculty member belongs, etc.). Attend research group meetings to discuss projects, articles, and research progress. Prepare classes, grade exams and student assignments. Draft proposals for funding calls (e.g., project financing; scholarships; travel grants, etc.) 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 work at conferences and other scientific events. Prepare lectures, keynote speeches, and panel discussions for presentation at conferences and other scientific events, and 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 use institutional systems and resources for work, following established norms and procedures. Be aware of and comply with work norms, procedures, or instructions defined by Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, according to one’s area of responsibility and as established by the Institution or applicable 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 1971, we hold a MEC rating of 5, based on on-site reaccreditation evaluations (both in-person and distance learning), making us the only private institution in the state to achieve this distinction—solidifying our position among the nation’s top institutions. We are recognized for our contribution to education development in Brazil and in Paraíba, anchored by a strong triad of teaching, research, and community extension. We connect students, faculty, staff, methodologies, the community, and the labor market to deliver the best experience in higher education, guiding and advising university students throughout their academic journey—thus 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 the country, bringing together academically relevant higher education institutions and brands recognized in their respective markets. 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