Traditional Adjunct Instructor-History

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nazarene University seeks an adjunct instructor in History to teach undergraduate courses, including General Education offerings such as U.S. History Pre-1865 and Post-1865. The position may include an upper-division course depending on the candidate’s field.

Courses may be taught online or on campus with flexible evening hours; the department emphasizes Christ-centered education and quality student outcomes. Preference for Doctorate and prior teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Applicants must profess faith in Jesus Christ and align with SNU mission.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and a Christ-centered community.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate History courses on scheduled days/times.
• Plan lessons addressing learning outcomes and student needs.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
• Design and grade assessments to measure learning outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date grade book and attendance records in the LMS.
• Set up LMS site for assigned courses and administer final exams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Religious faith commitment

Education

Master's degree in History

History credits 18 in graduate courses

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008Position Type: Adjunct InstructorEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NonePart-time

WORK SCHEDULE

Courses may be taught online, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or Monday through Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

JOB SUMMARY

The SNU Department of History, Politics, and Law seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate History courses, including General Education courses such as U.S. History Pre-1865 and Post-1865 and Modern World. Qualified applicants may also be asked to teach an upper division History course, depending on the candidate’s specialized field(s) of study.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Teach courses on assigned days and times
• Plan lessons that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
• Design, administer, and grade assessments to measure student learning.
• Gather a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Council and any specialized accreditation.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date grade book in our Learning Management System.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date attendance record.
• Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System site for assigned course(s).
• Administer a final exam on the day and time scheduled by the Registrar.
• Submit final grades as requested by the Registrar.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Master's degree in History OR a Master’s degree in another field with 18 credit hours in graduate-level courses in History.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in History or related field.
• Experience in face-to-face classroom instruction at the undergraduate level
• Experience using discovery learning or inquiry-based learning for instruction
• Experience using a computer algebra system for instruction and assessment

Supervision Received:

Receives supervision and course assignments from the History, Politics, and Law chair, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

No supervision of others necessary for this position.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.