Adjunct Interest - School of Adult and Professional Studies

Adjunct Interest
- School of Adult and Professional Studies

This position is responsible for teaching assigned courses and various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching 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, workshops, and/or conventions; and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate. Continue to develop online teaching methods, including broadening skills using Canvas, Turnitin, Studio, and other virtual classroom tools. Continue to improve online instruction and update content periodically. Apply Christian standards and attitudes in relationships among cohorts, faculty, staff, and students.

Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's or terminal degree in the related field is required.

Christian Requirement
- Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

Physical Requirements
- The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:
Speaking and hearing ability to sufficiently communicate in person or over the telephone. Walk from office to the classroom and from one campus office to another office/building on campus. Spend extended periods of time sitting and standing with occasional instances of bending and stooping. Classroom and laboratory settings require periods of standing and sitting for the duration of class (1 to 3 hours).

Ability to lift and carry files and materials, handle various types of media and equipment, occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, unless otherwise specified. Have adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to read words and numbers and interact with people in person, on the phone, through a computer, and in writing. Requires the ability to identify, observe, and assess visual color discrimination and depth perception.

Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls (e.g. mouse, keyboard, telephone, lab equipment). Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Posting Number - F113P