Theology & Missions Adjunct Professor (MA Bible & Theology)

Union University; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Union University in Jackson, TN invites applications for an Adjunct Professor in the School of Theology & Missions to teach in the Master of Arts in Bible and Theology program on the Midtown Memphis/MCUTS campus. The position emphasizes excellence in classroom instruction and mentoring.

Qualified applicants will hold a PhD in the discipline or a related field with substantial graduate work, and prior higher education teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in the teaching discipline is required or PhD in another discipline with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Previous higher education teaching experience is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the progress of students toward course and program outcomes; define clear learning outcomes.
• Assign grades and maintain course/student records per FERPA and deadlines.
• Demonstrate commitment to student growth and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students.
• Be knowledgeable in the field/discipline and apply content accurately.
• Maintain credentials as required by accrediting agencies and stay current in the discipline.
• Meet classes as scheduled and arrange substitutes when absent if possible.
• Be accessible to students via email, campus or virtual means, with office hours when needed.
• Prepare and distribute syllabi per procedures and follow the final exam schedule.
• Keep accurate records of student standing and provide final grades promptly.

Skills

Teaching

Education

PhD in teaching discipline or PhD with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Union University in Jackson, TN invites applications for an Adjunct Professor in the School of Theology & Missions to teach in the Master of Arts in Bible and Theology program on the Midtown Memphis/MCUTS campus. The position emphasizes excellence in classroom instruction and mentoring.

Qualified applicants will hold a PhD in the discipline or a related field with substantial graduate work, and prior higher education teaching experience is strongly preferred.