ADJUNCT FACULTY - ENGLISH & LITERATURE, Undergraduate Online

ADJUNCT FACULTY - ENGLISH & LITERATURE, Undergraduate Online

The University of Northwestern – St. Paul is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to provide excellence in teaching through the fulfillment of our mission and strategic goals by teaching undergraduate, online courses during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate courses in area of focus with a regular and consistent online presence.
• Respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner.
• Grade student work in a timely manner.
• Successfully complete Best Practices in Online Teaching training modules.
• Act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by partnering with colleagues to disciple students and helping them grow intellectually and spiritually.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree required with at least 18 graduate-level credits in the discipline applied to teach, for most courses.
• Bachelor’s degree may meet minimum qualifications for teaching certain technology courses depending upon equivalent experience.
• Previous teaching experience with online instruction preferred.
• Teaching assignments are available on an as-needed basis, dependent upon class size and semester.
• Continually nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and maintain a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to integrate Christian worldview into classroom instruction.
• Skilled in interacting with a variety of individuals in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency including use of online teaching platform.
• Ability to pass a background check upon hire and periodically throughout employment.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Compensation:
Adjunct Faculty pay is $832 per credit. Pay at Northwestern is determined by reviewing a combination of job-related factors including internal/external pay equity and candidates’ qualifications/experience.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • GlassDoor
  • Current or former Northwestern Employee
  • Facebook
  • Other
• * Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ for personal salvation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * I have read the Declaration of Christian Community and, if employed by Northwestern, would live by and uphold the principles and expectations it contains throughout my employment at Northwestern.
  • Yes
  • No
• * I have read the University of Northwestern - St Paul's Doctrinal Statement and am in agreement with it.
  • Yes
  • No

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

• Teaching Philosophy