Language & Literature Adjunct

Oklahoma Christian University; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A Christian university in Edmond, OK is seeking a part-time Language & Literature Adjunct to teach English courses. The ideal candidate should hold a master's and/or doctorate in the relevant field and have experience in higher education. A commitment to diversity and active church participation are required. The role emphasizes lesson planning, student interaction, and maintaining academic integrity. Salary is commensurate with degree level.

Qualifications

• Higher education teaching experience required.
• Active membership in a local church is essential.
• Ability to communicate with clear, grammatically correct English.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and develop assignments for English courses.
• Organize office hours and respond to students promptly.
• Administer course evaluations and meet departmental deadlines.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Clear communication

Technologically savvy

Creativity

Education

Master’s and/or Doctorate in relevant discipline

Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Online learning systems

Job description

Overview

Position: Language & Literature Adjunct

Location: Edmond, OK

Job Id: 140 • # of Openings: 1

OC Mission

Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling.

Oklahoma Christian University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in several disciplines and assignments to courses for delivery through various modalities, including on-campus and online. Required qualifications vary from department to department, but a discipline-related master’s degree or a combination of education and relevant professional experience are generally required. Candidates with terminal degrees and other specialized training are also highly desired. Specific requirements can be found in each adjunct job post.

Adjunct appointments are part-time (typically one or two courses) and made on a semester-by-semester basis but often result in recurring assignments within a regular course rotation. Adjunct openings frequently occur with short notice, so the Oklahoma Christian Human Resources office accepts adjunct applications at all times. This is an on-campus, in-person position.

Responsibilities

The Division of Language and Literature is seeking adjuncts to teach courses in English Language and Literature I and II and first-year composition during the fall and spring semesters. Adjunct faculty in English are instructors-of-record and are responsible for planning lessons, developing assignments and activities, grading and returning student work, and holding classes as scheduled by the University. Additional duties include organizing office hours, answering emails promptly, administering course evaluations, and meeting College of Liberal Arts and English Department deadlines.

Primary Qualifications

• A Master’s and/or Doctorate in an appropriate discipline and higher education teaching experience is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the ability to communicate and positively engage students and colleagues across racial, gender, and cultural barriers
• The successful candidate must be an active member of a local church
• Must be available for morning, afternoon, and/or evening sessions as assigned
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English
• Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, and students; using tact, discretion, and independent judgment

Teaching Responsibilities

• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, and via email
• Ability to teach with ample real-world experience
• Ability to show confidence in teaching and to present to a class
• Technologically savvy: Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), email, online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
• Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
• A clear understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
• Performance of the job requires creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving. An incumbent must use tact and diplomacy. Following school standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns are required

Salary and Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with degree level

Timetable

Application screening is ongoing and continues each semester based on enrollment and departmental needs. As candidates advance through the screening process, additional materials may be requested.

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EEO and Religious Affiliation

Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in employment, admissions, or the provision of services, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, subject to the following provisions, the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the University is controlled by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are members of the Church of Christ.

The University operates within the Christian-oriented aims, ideals, and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus, as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, or national origin in accordance with applicable laws.