Adjunct Instructor - Business

Kids for the Future; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids for the Future invites applications for an adjunct instructor in Business at Arizona Christian University. This position primarily involves teaching undergraduate business courses while emphasizing the Christian mission of the university. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Business and have experience in higher education teaching.

The role includes instructing students, evaluating performances, and providing mentorship aligned with the university's faith values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience in business is highly desirable.
• Experience with various instructional delivery systems including technology.
• Evidence of Christian commitment and ability to integrate faith in learning.

Responsibilities

• Instruct undergraduate courses in Business and other courses as needed.
• Evaluate subject matter taught and maintain student records.
• Provide spiritual support and prayer to students and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Ability to integrate faith and learning

Education

Master's degree in Business

Job description

• Location 1 W FIRESTORM WAY, Glendale, AZ, 85306-3216, United States
• Job Category [ACU-CAT:ACADEMIC-FACULTY]
• Employee Type Adjunct
• Required Degree Masters

General Job Brief

The Business Department at Arizona Christian University invites applications for an adjunct instructor. The instructor's primary duty is to instruct undergraduate courses in Business and other courses as needed. This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities

• Supervision and instruction of students in classroom and/or lab settings
• Development of written syllabi and required course materials
• Evaluation of subject matter taught and maintenance of student records
• Preparation and grading of exams
• Developing and enhancing knowledge and teaching skills of the respective discipline through attendance at conferences, seminars, and/or workshops
• Maintaining office hours to advise and assist students
• Participation in departmental and university-wide meetings and committees
• Participation in curriculum and program development and assessment
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair
• Provide spiritual support and prayer to students and staff

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, may be asked on a volunteer basis.
• Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
• Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
• The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
• Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• A minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience in the field business is highly desirable
• Experience with various instructional delivery systems including integration of technology into coursework.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Evidence of Christian commitment with interest in and ability to integrate faith and learning

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Fair Labor Standards Act

This position is considered to be part-time, exempt for overtime pay provisions as provided by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.