What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traditional Adjunct Instructor-School of Theology & Ministry position at SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY?
Part-time
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday class schedule, plus office hours as needed.
JOB SUMMARY
The School of Theology and Ministry seeks adjuncts to join its adjunct pool. Faculty members in the adjunct pool are employed on a course-by-course basis, depending on the curricular offerings and course enrollments in any given semester. Recurrent course needs include BLT 2023 New Testament Literature and Life; PRTH 4143 Pastoral Care and Counseling; THEO 1513 Christian Faith and Life; THEO 3053 Foundations of Christian Belief.
REPORTS TO
Chair, School of Theology and Ministry
DEPARTMENT
School of Theology and Ministry
THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Southern Nazarene University School of Theology and Ministry, in obedience to the Great Commission, is to inspire and equip people for responsible Christian leadership in the Wesleyan holiness tradition.
THE UNIVERSITY
Accredited by the Higher learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the State Board of Education, Southern Nazarene University (SNU) is a private, liberal arts university with a variety of undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs. As a Christian community of scholars, we model the hospitality of grace, the pursuit of truth and the practice of discipleship, all within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition, as we make Christlike disciples through higher education in Christ-centered community. SNU has an enrollment of approximately 2000 undergraduate and graduate students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
- Teach courses at assigned days and times
- Plan lessons that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students
- Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment
- Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning
- Provide course-related feedback to students in a timely manner
- Gather a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Committee, if applicable
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date gradebook
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date attendance record
- Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System website for assigned course(s)
- Administer a final exam session at the day and time scheduled by the Registrar
- Submit final grades as requested by the Registrar
- Collaborate on course development and assessment with the department chair and other unit faculty and staff
- Additional course-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in any subfield of Ministry, Biblical Studies, or Theology.
- Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
- As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
- Intrinsic motivation and ability to work independently on teaching-related tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph. D. in any subfield of Ministry, Biblical Studies, or Theology
- Experience in face-to-face classroom instruction at the undergraduate level
Supervision Received:
Receives supervision and course assignments from the Chair of the School of Theology and Ministry, although other faculty and staff members in the unit may provide work direction.
BENEFITS
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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