Evergreen Adjunct Faculty - Finance Job Brownwood area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Employment Expectations

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the University’s Christian faith, support traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs, and integrate faith into teaching. This includes active involvement in Christian activities on campus and within a local church.

Job Summary

This posting establishes an ongoing pool of candidates for adjunct instructor positions in the School of Business, with primary teaching needs in Finance. Applicants will teach assigned accounting courses and support the school’s commitment to preparing career‑ready, faith‑formed business graduates who are grounded ethically, professionally, and connected to employer and community needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teach one or more subjects within the Department for the course(s) which you have been appointed to teach for the particular academic semester/term.

Prepare and deliver instruction to students via mode as discussed with supervisor (online, hybrid, and/or face‑to‑face).

Meet classes as scheduled.

Compile, administer, and grade examinations and other student learning assignments.

Report student attendance electronically, via Brightspace or Gateway.

Assess and report student achievement validly and reliably.

Communicate with students consistently and in a timely manner.

Connect finance course content to professional practice, ethical decision‑making, career readiness, and business applications relevant to students’ future work and service.

Competencies

Integration of Faith in the Classroom – Displays a proven record of integrating Faith into his/her discipline and the willingness to continue doing so in a manner consistent with the University’s Mission Statement.

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations with co‑workers and students effectively; responds promptly to student needs; solicits feedback from students and others to improve effectiveness; responds appropriately to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds University Mission Statement and Core Values.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Structure and Planning – Structures courses and prioritizes and plans lectures and classroom activities to give students the best opportunity for learning and critical thinking; uses time efficiently; organizes and schedules student’s tasks appropriately; develops realistic action plans for students.

Use of Technology – Effectively uses current technology in teaching and is an advocate for the use of technology by peers and students to enhance learning.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

A master’s degree in finance or a closely related field, or at least 18 graduate‑level hours in finance, is required. A Ph.D., DBA, CFA, CFP, CPA, or other relevant professional certification is preferred.
Prior university teaching experience is preferred.
Professional experience in banking, investments, financial planning, corporate finance, insurance, real estate, or related financial services areas is also preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands – The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment – The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used to clean and/or renovate buildings and maintain the grounds of the University. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Terms

Adjunct faculty employment is a temporary appointment for a single semester to teach specific courses and is compensated on a course‑by‑course basis. Neither the adjunct faculty member nor Howard Payne University are obligated once the semester of appointment is completed. Future appointments may be made when the adjunct faculty member and HPU agree to a new appointment for a future semester.

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