ASSISTANT PROFESSOR II

Description

Job Summary: Professor responsible for teaching classes, developing lesson plans, evaluating students, and participating in academic and scientific activities in higher education programs. Key Highlights: 1. Transform lives through quality education 2. Be part of one of the country's largest educational groups 3. Teach classes and conduct research in your 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—through 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 educational groups in the country, with 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 diverse areas work in synergy 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 wish 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 instructional materials for higher education courses according to pre-established 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—while adhering to the pedagogical syllabus, and submit it for approval by the Course Coordination. Deliver classes in accordance with the specific teaching plan to foster student learning. Maintain updated attendance records for students in class. Evaluate student performance using specific assessment tools and pedagogical follow-up to ensure students acquire the skills and competencies outlined in the pedagogical plan. Prepare, administer, and grade assessments, returning results to students. Record and publish assessment results, complying with 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 improve the pedagogical project. Supervise undergraduate thesis projects when assigned. Stay current on pedagogical practices. Participate in research and/or extension activities related to your field of expertise, as well as committees and evaluation panels, when assigned. Maintain academic/scientific output aligned with course guidelines. Attend scientific events related to your 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, and attendance). Participate in the Teaching Faculty when assigned, fulfilling duties inherent to the role. Stay updated on institutional documents. Promote and uphold the institution’s code of ethics; comply with and enforce decisions made by faculty councils and the leadership of your Academic Unit, as well as the institution’s guiding principles—vision, mission, and values. Attend departmental meetings and other administrative meetings (e.g., undergraduate program faculty council; graduate program faculty council; committees to which the faculty member belongs, etc.). Hold research group meetings 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, 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 conferences and other scientific events, and attend such conferences and scientific events. Serve on master’s dissertation and doctoral thesis qualification and defense committees, both within the institution and at external institutions outside your city. Properly use institutional systems and resources for work execution, following established norms and procedures. Be aware of and comply with work norms, procedures, or instructions defined by Quality, Environmental, Occupational Safety, and Occupational Health management systems, as applicable to your area of activity, as established by the institution or current legislation. **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education:** * Completed Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences; * Completed Master’s degree; * Doctoral studies in progress. **Computer Skills:** * Microsoft Office Suite **Additional Information** **Work Schedule:** * PROFESSOR SCHEDULE Are you ready to contribute to our purpose of quality and excellence in education? Join our team! The 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-learning 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, teaching methodologies, the community, and the labor market to deliver the best experience in higher education, guiding and supporting university students throughout their entire 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 Brazil, comprising academically relevant higher education institutions and well-recognized brands in their respective markets. Also explore the Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and other group brands’ careers portal: https://cruzeirodosuleducacional.gupy.io