Evergreen Adjunct or Part-time Faculty - English Job Brownwood area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Expectation and Condition of Employment

Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs.

Howard Payne University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and in a local church.

Mission

Statement

Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University

We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:

Centered on Christ (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)
Focused on Community (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)
Called to Service (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)
Committed to Excellence (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)
Dedicated to Stewardship (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check.

If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

A letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements
A resume or CV (curriculum vitae)
Unofficial transcripts
A completed HPU Employment Application

Job Summary

This posting establishes an ongoing pool of candidates for adjunct instructor positions to be filled as needed in the Department of English. Applications will be reviewed and candidates pursued when openings are available. Hired adjuncts will teach and perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the course/s for the particular academic semester/term.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following and other duties assigned.

Teaches one or more subjects within the Department for the course/s which you have been appointed to teach for the particular academic semester/term. These courses are typically Developmental Composition, Freshman Composition I, and/or Freshman Composition II

Prepares and delivers instruction to students in face-to-face format

Meets classes as scheduled, typically MWF or TTh

Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other student learning assignments

Reports student attendance and grades electronically, via Brightspace or Gateway. Training to use these systems will be made available to the instructor

Assesses and reports student achievement validly and reliably

Communicates with students consistently and in a timely manner

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Integration of Faith in the Classroom – Displays 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 the trust of…