Affiliate Faculty for Professional Doctoral Programs

Fuller Theological Seminary; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller Theological Seminary seeks affiliate faculty to teach Doctoral level seminars online and in Pasadena, with periodic in-person intensives. Roles require theological doctoral credentials and a track record in ministry leadership.

Responsibilities include designing syllabi, delivering courses via Canvas, and mentoring students while maintaining timely communication and assessment.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in theology or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to propose cohorts that fit program outcomes.
• At least 6 years of ministry experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively within the seminary community.
• Support Fuller Faith & community standards.
• Experience with online or hybrid teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach synchronous or asynchronous seminars (two 6-unit sections over 6 months).
• Prepare syllabi and curriculum aligned to department goals.
• Maintain online Canvas course shells for student access.

Skills

Ministry experience

Online/Hybrid teaching

Team collaboration

Cohort design

Cultural sensitivity

Laptop required

Education

Theological doctoral degree

Tools

Canvas

Job description

DEPT: Professional Doctoral Programs

HOURS: Varies

FT/PT/TEMP: Temp

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director, Professional Doctoral Programs

Summary

The calling to be a ministry leader is so important in the lives of people, local congregations and contexts, and so demanding upon those who serve in this role. Fuller DMIN and DGL has created a program of theological education that develops practitioners who are encouraged to think creatively, cultivate new skills, and nurture their hearts, so that they might pursue their calling with excellence and passion to meet the challenges of a changing world.

Availability of positions is variable and dependent upon numbers of students and courses required. Screening of submitted applications begins when a teaching vacancy arises

This position works both online and in person for one-week intensives in Pasadena, California or other locations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching synchronous or asynchronous seminars. Each class is a series of two 6-unit sections over 6 months.
• Preparing of syllabus and teaching of curriculum according to the goals and objectives of the department.
• Build and maintain the online course shells in Canvas for student accessibility.
• Providing a learning environment that supports student success.
• Maintaining virtual office hours for each class and mentor and guide students beyond the classroom.
• Ensuring timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other school officials.
• Leading forum discussions and engaging students in relevant discussion and coursework.
• Partnering with Academic Advisors to address student concerns.
• Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
• Delivering final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Enforcing student conduct policies as outlined in the student handbook.
• Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in distance learning and theological education.
• Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position.
• Additional duties as may be assigned by the school.
• Potentially serve as theological mentor for doctoral projects and dissertations.

All affiliate faculty, if hired, are required to take Fuller's Teaching for Excellence course before teaching. An online faculty training course will help you learn how to design, develop, and teach an effective and meaningful course.

Experience and Skills Required

• Terminal degree of theological nature from an accredited college or university (Ph.D. of theological nature, D.Min., DMiss, DGL, DIS, D.Ed.Min) or equivalent professional experience.
• Must be able to propose a cohort that fits within the program learning outcomes and addresses the educational needs of ministry leaders (and not duplicate cohorts already offered).
• At least 6 years of ministry experience.
• Able to work cooperatively within the seminary community.
• Able to support the goals and aims of the Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Global Leadership degrees.
• Able to articulate a theology of ministry.
• Sensitive to cultural, ethnic, gender and denominational differences.
• Able to support the Fuller Statement of Faith and abide by the community standards.
• Experience with online and/or hybrid mode teaching
• Affiliate faculty will not exceed 39 hours of work in one week or 8 hours of work in one day.
• Must provide own laptop for work.

Experience and Skills Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience with seminary education.
• Online teaching experience
• Experience with teaching adult learners

Additional Remarks

• Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
• Must be willing to sign the Fuller Statement of Faith
• Fully remote work within the United States is subject to payroll state approval by Fuller Theological Seminary

Pay Scale

• Wage range the Seminary expects to pay: $22.00 to $51.00 per hour USD.
  

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.