ADJUNCT FACULTY - ENGLISH & LITERATURE, Undergraduate Online

ADJUNCT FACULTY - ENGLISH & LITERATURE, Undergraduate Online

University of Northwestern – St. Paul is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach 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 help 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.
• 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 uphold Northwestern’s mission and values.

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 platforms.
• 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.

Benefits:

Adjunct Faculty pay is $816 per credit. Pay at Northwestern is determined by a combination of job-related factors, including internal/external pay equity and candidate qualifications/experience.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Northwestern's Website
  • 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

Required Documents:

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

Optional Documents:

• Teaching Philosophy