Adjunct Instructor - Discipleship

Kids for the Future; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Adjunct Professor will instruct BIB131 Discipleship I at Abilene Christian University in Glendale, AZ. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, delivering lectures, maintaining attendance records, and evaluating student progress.

The position requires a master's or PhD in Bible/Theology/Christian Ministries or a pastoral recommendation. Strong teaching, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to the University's faith mission, are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Bible, Theology, or Christian Ministries or pastoral recommendation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to orthodox Christian principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and instruction of students in classroom settings.
• Evaluation of subject matter taught and maintenance of student records.
• Participation in departmental and university-wide meetings.
• Provid es spiritual support and prayer to students and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Bible/Theology/Christian Ministries

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

Description

General Job Brief:

The Adjunct Professor will instruct BIB131 Discipleship I . Instructors are responsible for the preparation and deliveryofallcoursematerialsincludingthesyllabus,lecture,andothercoursedeliverypreparation,as well as keeping attendance records.

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian missionandvisionofACUtoTransformCulturewithTruth,andtheabilitytoadvancethatmissionand vision through classroom instruction and person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Applicantsmust possessa master’sor Ph.D.degree withan emphasisin Bible, Theology, or Christian Ministries OR have a pastoral recommendation from their home church indicating the ability and experience in leading a small group.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Strongorganizational skills and e videnceofaChristiancommitmentwithinterestinandabilitytointegrateorthodoxbiblical principles and learning

Typical Duties:

• Supervision and instruction of students in classroom settings
• Evaluation of subject matter taught and maintenance of student records
• Participation in departmental and university-wide meetings
• Providespiritual support and prayer to students and staff

Working Conditions:

• Requiresworkingonacomputer,PCorlaptop;abilitytoworktheseandofficerelated equipment and the abilitytoread,write,see,hear,andspeak clearly
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, reach or sit for long periods of time
• May be required to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Abilitytorespond effectivelytosensitive inquiriesor complaints
• Abilitytomakeeffectiveandpersuasivespeechesandpresentationsoncontroversialorcomplex topics
• Abilitytosolvepracticalproblemsanddealwithavarietyofabstractandconcretevariablesin 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
• Abilitytoapplyprinciplesoflogicalorscientificthinkingtoawiderangeofintellectualand practical problems

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.

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.