[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty - BS Christian Ministry and Spiritual Formation @Abilene Christian University

Role Description

• Provide high-quality instruction, student engagement, and support for students in the online classroom environment.
• Participate with the program faculty in planning, development, and implementation of the program and curriculum.
• Attend program training sessions twice a year.

Essential Duties

• Provide high-quality instruction, student engagement, and support for students in the online classroom environment.
• Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
• Facilitate class sizes of up to approximately 32 students.
• Participate in and monitor student online discussion forums for depth and respect aligned to higher ed constructive dialogue.
• Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
• Conduct periodic synchronous interaction sessions.
• Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner.
• Enter final course grades after consultation with Program Director by the deadline.
• Alert Program Director to any student issues, including performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments) and policy violation issues (e.g. AI violations and plagiarism).
• Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Instructor Expectations, and those specified by ACU’s College of Leadership and Professional Studies.
• Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or program director.
• Participate with the program faculty in planning, development, and implementation of program and curriculum.
• Provide feedback to Program Director for program and/or course improvement.
• Participate in program and faculty meetings.
• Attend/complete program and faculty trainings and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to program field through current practice, professional reading, active research and/or continuing education.

Professional Development Requirements

• Skills
• Pastoral care and compassion for undergraduate online learners.
• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Time management skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Computer proficiency to include the Google suite and Canvas.
• Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.
• Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.
• Training Modules Required
• Microsoft and G-Suite applications
• Canvas

Qualifications

• Professional
• Master’s of Divinity or Doctorate degree in Biblical Studies, Ministry, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Past or current full-time experience in a ministry related field (congregational, non-profit, church adjacent, chaplaincy, etc).
• Online teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.
• Proficient in APA style (formatting, citation requirements, punctuation, etc.)
• Personal
• Faith in Christ is secure with a healthy connection to a body of believers.
• Employee outer facing communications, substacks and social media are consistent with the Christian faith and do not disrupt hospitality for our diverse student body.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• AI use is ethical and cannot be used to grade or interact with students.
• Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the University.
• Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
• Capacity to quickly learn new software applications.
• Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.

Physical Demands

• The majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; applicants must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.
• Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
• Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.