Adjunct Faculty - Marriage and Family Therapy (Residential)

Abilene Christian University; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX seeks a qualified instructor to provide high-quality instruction and support for students in the classroom and online environments. This role emphasizes the integration of faith and learning and requires commitment to ACU’s mission.

The position involves facilitating classes up to 25 students, giving timely feedback, and holding regular office hours while collaborating with faculty to plan and develop curricula.

Qualifications

• Professional academic background with graduate study in marriage and family therapy or related field.
• Computer literacy with common software and internet applications.
• Commitment to ACU mission and faith-learning integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction and support for students in classroom and online environments.
• Attend departmental meetings to contribute to program and curriculum development.
• Facilitate classes up to 25 students, with discussion and group activities.
• Provide timely feedback on student work and maintain office hours weekly.
• Enter final grades by deadline after consulting with lead faculty or program director.
• Report student issues to department chair or program director.
• Follow university policies and participate in trainings and credentialing.
• Offer feedback for program and course improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal abilities

Creative pedagogy

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

18 graduate hours in marriage & family therapy

Course-relevant experience

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Google Docs

Job description

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Basic Responsibilities

A. Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the classroom environment.

B. When requested attend departmental/team meetings to participate with the program faculty in planning, and development of program and curriculum.

Essential Duties

1. Facilitate a range of class sizes, up to 25 students, which may include dividing the class into sections for discussion and group activities.
2. Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
3. Hold a minimum of two office hours per week, and be available by appointment for in-person or virtual meetings with students individually or in groups.
4. Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries outside of class time, regarding course material or academic matters.
5. Enter final course grades by deadline, after consultation with lead faculty and/or program director.
6. Alert department chair and/or program director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).
7. Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Faculty Guidelines, and those specified by ACU’s College of Biblical Studies.
8. Provide feedback to program director for program and/or course improvement.
9. Attend/complete program and faculty trainings and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
10. Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or program director.

Professional Development Requirements

A. Skills

1. Attention to detail and follow through.
2. Time management skills.
3. Confidentiality.
4. Computer proficiency.
5. Excellent oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.
6. Creative pedagogy.
7. Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.

B. Training Modules Required

1. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
2. Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs
3. Canvas

Qualifications

A. Professional

1. Relevant education and experience: must have at least 18 hours of graduate education in marriage and family therapy or a related field, and particular experience relevant to the courses assigned.
2. Computer literacy in common software and internet-based applications.
3. Commitment to the ACU Mission and policies and to the integration of faith and learning.

B. Personal

1. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
2. Ability to view and manage role and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the university.
3. Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus.
4. Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
5. Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.
6. Capacity to learn new software applications and learning management systems, e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.
7. Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
8. Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.

Physical Demands

A. Must be capable of meeting the physical demands required for teaching in the classroom and/or online.

B. Manage conversations in person, online and by telephone.

C. Work well under pressure and manage stress well.

D. Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.