Union University
Adjunct Professor - School of Theology and Missions
Union University, Mission, Texas, United States, 78512
Adjunct Professor - School of Theology and Missions
Position Title:
Adjunct Professor - School of Theology and MissionsDivision:
School of Theology & Missions (DIV)Department:
School of Theology & MissionsLocation:
MCUTSJob Summary:
We appreciate your interest in employment with Union University. Adjunct faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties. This adjunct position is to teach in the Master of Arts in Bible and Theology program on the Midtown Memphis/MCUTS campus.About Union University:
Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education.Responsibilities:Facilitate/guide the progress of students toward achievement of course and program outcomes. Define clear learning outcomes.Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.Demonstrate interest in the personal and professional growth of students. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students. Demonstrate concern for student progress.Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline.Maintain faculty credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.Maintain accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.Required Qualifications:
PhD in the teaching discipline or PhD in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline is required.Preferred Qualifications:
Previous higher education teaching experience strongly desired. Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.Physical Requirements:
The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:Communicate professionally in person, over the telephones, through email and other electronic means.Walk from office to the classroom and from one campus office to another office/building on campus.Spend extended periods of time sitting and standing with occasional instances of bending and stooping. Classroom and laboratory settings require periods of standing and sitting for the duration of class (1 to 3 hours).Ability to lift and carry files and materials, handle various types of media and equipment, occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, unless otherwise specified in the job description.Have adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone, on computer, and in writing.Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls (e.g. mouse, keyboard, telephone, lab equipment).Posting Number:
F092PSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Documents to Apply
Required Documents:Curriculum VitaeTranscriptsOptional Documents:Cover LetterLetter of Recommendation (1)Other (1)Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Position Title:
Adjunct Professor - School of Theology and MissionsDivision:
School of Theology & Missions (DIV)Department:
School of Theology & MissionsLocation:
MCUTSJob Summary:
We appreciate your interest in employment with Union University. Adjunct faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties. This adjunct position is to teach in the Master of Arts in Bible and Theology program on the Midtown Memphis/MCUTS campus.About Union University:
Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education.Responsibilities:Facilitate/guide the progress of students toward achievement of course and program outcomes. Define clear learning outcomes.Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.Demonstrate interest in the personal and professional growth of students. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students. Demonstrate concern for student progress.Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline.Maintain faculty credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.Maintain accurate records of students’ academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.Required Qualifications:
PhD in the teaching discipline or PhD in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline is required.Preferred Qualifications:
Previous higher education teaching experience strongly desired. Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.Physical Requirements:
The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:Communicate professionally in person, over the telephones, through email and other electronic means.Walk from office to the classroom and from one campus office to another office/building on campus.Spend extended periods of time sitting and standing with occasional instances of bending and stooping. Classroom and laboratory settings require periods of standing and sitting for the duration of class (1 to 3 hours).Ability to lift and carry files and materials, handle various types of media and equipment, occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, unless otherwise specified in the job description.Have adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone, on computer, and in writing.Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls (e.g. mouse, keyboard, telephone, lab equipment).Posting Number:
F092PSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Documents to Apply
Required Documents:Curriculum VitaeTranscriptsOptional Documents:Cover LetterLetter of Recommendation (1)Other (1)Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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