ADJUNCT FACULTY - ENGLISH & LITERATURE, Undergraduate Online
University of Northwestern - St. Paul, TN, United States
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
- GlassDoor
- Current or former Northwestern Employee
- 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