[Hiring] Adjunct - School of Ministry @MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC

Role Description

Seeking adjunct faculty to teach Bible/theology/ministry courses throughout the academic year. These are graduate-level courses that are online and six weeks long. Candidates must have access to the internet, able to work remotely, and be available for students on a weekly basis.

• Teaching graduate ministry courses online throughout the academic year.
• Assess student performance using appropriate rubrics or other forms of assessment.
• Utilize a variety of online teaching strategies to promote student critical thinking skills, effective learning strategies, and student engagement in the learning process.
• Maintain program and course integrity and rigor by effectively using the provided instructional materials consistent with course objectives and program outcomes.
• Maintain expertise and currency in the discipline and in teaching strategies.
• Comply with university academic policies.
• Comply with assessment and evaluation policies and requirements related to students, courses, faculty, and programs.
• Actively engage in promoting student retention, addressing student issues, and promoting a conducive learning environment.
• Keep office hours (2 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Ability to access and use the internet, specifically the online learning platform (Canvas) used by the university.
• Expertise in the discipline with proven organizational and teaching skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team to coordinate and support programs within the School and the University.
• Ability to utilize appropriate, contemporary technologies and best practices in teaching.
• Adherence to the Christian objectives and policies of the University.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree with at least 18 post-graduate hours in Bible, theology, and/or ministry is required.
• Master’s degree in Bible, theology, and/or ministry.
• Professional experience in the work of full-time vocational ministry is required.
• Experience teaching in higher education is strongly preferred.

Computer Skills

• Must have current knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to utilize the University’s online platform (Canvas).
• Must be able to utilize the University systems.

Physical Demands

• Operate a computer with a keyboard, pointing device, webcam, and speakers.
• Stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk around the classroom and to/from the parking lots and buildings.
• Stand, bend, and crouch.
• Reach, grasp, move, and hold objects.
• Verbally express information or instructions.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Exercise clear vision at 20 inches or less and adjust focus.
• Judge distances and spatial relationships.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.