Adjunct Interest - School of Adult and Professional Studies

Adjunct Interest - School of Adult and Professional Studies

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The "Documents Needed to Apply" section of the application will allow you to attach the following required documents:

* Curriculum Vitae

* Unofficial post-graduate transcripts

You will also be asked to provide written responses to the following prompts:

* "Summarize your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and describe your involvement in the church where you are currently a member." (~250-500 words recommended.)
* "How does the Christian faith animate your approach to your discipline and to the work you anticipate doing as a faculty member at a place like Union?" (~250-500 words recommended.)
* "Describe your Philosophy of Teaching." (~250-500 words recommended.)

Please note that if, for example, your philosophy of teaching is already embedded in your cover letter, you may choose either to refer us back to the cover letter or to take the opportunity to expand on what your letter has said.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct Interest - School of Adult and Professional Studies Division School of Adult Studies and Graduate Admissions (DIV) Department School of Adult & Professional Studies Location Jackson

Job Summary

This position is responsible for teaching assigned courses and various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential

Job Duties

* Facilitate/guide the progress of students toward achievement of course and program outcomes. Define clear learning outcomes.

* Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.

* Demonstrate interest in the personal and professional growth of students. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students. Demonstrate concern for student progress.

* Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.

* Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline.

* Maintain faculty credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies.

* Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.

* Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.

* Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.

* Maintain accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.

* Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.

* Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

* Submit and post textbook information for assigned courses by the posted deadlines.

* Participate in assessment activities associated with taught courses by collecting data on student learning outcomes when appropriate, and engaging in department activities associated with the analysis and application of those data for the purposes of continuous improvement of the program.

* Remain current in academic or program discipline, including participation in professional organizations and scholarly activities; attending and presenting at professional conferences meetings,…