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

Role Description

Remote Full-Time Faculty for the ACU Dallas Campus - Bible - BS Christian Ministry and Spiritual Formation

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.
• Participate as a faculty member in planning, development, and implementation of the General Education Bible and curriculum.

Essential Duties

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.
• Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
• Facilitate general education Bible class sizes of up to approximately 30 students.
• Be aligned with the goals of the Integrated Spiritual and Vocation Formation Plan in mission, teaching, planning, revision, and course creation.
• Engage with students for holistic formation:
  • Answer their questions within 24 hours.
  • Hold synchronous sessions to address content and spiritual formation.
  • Walk with students pastorally and as academic guide.
  • Participate in online discussion for guidance and accountability.
• Curate a hospitable online environment.
• Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner.
• Enter final course grades after consultation with the Program Director by the deadline.
• Alert Program Director to any student issues, including:
  • Performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.)
  • Policy violation issues (e.g. 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 other program faculty in planning, development, implementation of program and curriculum.
• Provide feedback to the Program Director for program and/or course improvement.
• Participate in program and faculty meetings.
• Attend/complete program and CLPS faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to the program field through current practice, professional reading, active research and/or continuing education.

Professional Development Requirements

• Skills:
  • Attention to detail and follow through.
  • Time management skills.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.
  • Skilled in research, data reading, and implementation.
• Training Modules Required:
  • Microsoft and G-Suite applications.
  • Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master’s of Divinity or Doctorate degree in Ministry, Bible, Theology or a related degree from an accredited institution.
• Past or current full-time experience in vocational ministry.
• Online teaching experience in higher education in a master shell model with ACU Dallas.
• Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.
• Proficient in APA style (formatting, citation requirements, punctuation, etc.).

Requirements

• Well respected among adjunct faculty and the ACU system.
• Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the University.
• Collaborative nature with other faculty and reports, 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 applications and best practices in online andragogy.
• Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
• Ability to demonstrate Christ and peacemaking/peace keeping responses when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.
• Has a meaningful relationship with the Churches of Christ.
• Has spiritual disciplines in place to remain holistically well (faith community, Sabbath, prayer, etc.).

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 phone.
• Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
• Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.