History Adjunct — Flexible Hours & Evening Classes

Oklahoma Christian University; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Christian University seeks adjunct faculty to teach World or US History during fall and spring terms. Adjuncts are instructors-of-record responsible for planning lessons, developing assignments, grading, and holding classes as scheduled by the University.

Duties include office hours, prompt email responses, and meeting deadlines within Liberal Arts and departmental guidelines. Successful candidates hold a master’s or doctorate, with teaching experience preferred, and must be active

Qualifications

• A master’s and/or doctorate in an appropriate discipline is required.
• Higher education teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• The successful candidate must be an active member of a local church.
• Must be available for morning, afternoon, and/or evening sessions as assigned.
• Requires the ability to interact professionally with supervisors, colleagues, and students while exercising tact, discretion, and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with significant interaction with students, colleagues, and the public, both in person and through telephone and email communication.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively and present course material with confidence.
• Ability to connect academic concepts with relevant real-world experience.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), email, online learning systems, and other technologies used to communicate with students.
• Demonstrated passion for the relevant academic field and education.
• Working knowledge of curriculum design, pedagogy, and alignment of learning outcomes.
• Requires creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree or Doctorate in relevant discipline

Job description

Oklahoma Christian University seeks adjunct faculty to teach World or US History during fall and spring terms. Adjuncts are instructors-of-record responsible for planning lessons, developing assignments, grading, and holding classes as scheduled by the University.

Duties include office hours, prompt email responses, and meeting deadlines within Liberal Arts and departmental guidelines. Successful candidates hold a master’s or doctorate, with teaching experience preferred, and must be active