Teacher Education Adjunct

Cornerstone University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornerstone University seeks adjunct instructors to facilitate classes in the School of Education and Human Services. Most teaching is on campus in Grand Rapids, MI, with potential online course opportunities. Candidates should hold a master’s degree in relevant disciplines and possess several years of professional experience.

A terminal degree is a plus. The role emphasizes teaching, spiritual modeling, and mentoring within a Christ-focused program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant disciplines is required or preferred.
• Several years of professional work in your field are expected.
• A terminal degree is a plus and may enhance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses in the School of Education and Human Services.
• Provide spiritual modeling and mentoring to students.
• Contribute to a Christ-centered approach in the social work program and general instruction.

Skills

Master's degree

Professional work experience

Scholarly potential

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in relevant disciplines

Terminal degree

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Cornerstone University is seeking an adjunct instructors to facilitate classes in one or more of our schools:

• School of Education and Human Services

Requirements include a master’s degree in relevant disciplines, several years of professional work in your field. A terminal degree is a plus. Most of our needs are on campus in Grand Rapids, but you may also have an opportunity to teach an online course.

We are a theologically conservative Christian University located in Grand Rapids, MI. Candidates can look forward to teaching courses in the major. Successful candidates will give evidence of scholarly potential and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergrad instruction. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the profession you love.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibilities of the faculty are teaching, spiritual modeling and mentoring.


• The Cornerstone social work program provides a Christ-focused education that is dedicated to smaller class sizes and training of students.


• Our faculty enjoy working together to mentor and teach our eager students the complexities of human thinking and connection with a Christian Worldview.

Salary and Next Steps:

• Adjunct pay varies with the number of credits taught, the course modality, and faculty credentials.


• Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applicants will be contacted if an interview is desired.

Each candidate must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be active in a local church and espouse a theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University as evidenced by fully affirming the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession”.

About Cornerstone University:

Cornerstone University is a vibrant interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence in an academically rigorous, spiritually rich educational community. It is located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in Western Michigan that offers a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. Learn more about Cornerstone at www.cornerstone.edu .