Adjunct of Part-Time Faculty Job New Braunfels area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Job Posting

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 (hereafter, 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 through a local church.

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:

Centered on Christ
Focused on Community
Called to Service
Committed to Excellence
Dedicated to Stewardship

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.

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, and
a completed HPU Employment Application

Teach and perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the course/s which you have been appointed to teach for the particular academic semester/term.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

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

Prepares and delivers instruction to students, utilizing various methods

Meets classes as scheduled

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

Reports student attendance electronically, via Blackboard 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

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 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty and Responsibility listed above…