Adjunct Faculty - College of Education Preliminary Teacher Licensure

George Fox University, a Christ-centered institution, invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions within the College of Education Preliminary Teacher Licensure Programs. Adjunct faculty play a crucial role in delivering high-quality instruction while fostering student engagement in a supportive Christian learning environment. Teaching opportunities may be available in undergraduate and graduate programs and vary by department and semester.

George Fox University prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ.

• Teach courses in alignment with the university's mission and learning objectives.
• Develop and implement effective instructional strategies that promote student engagement.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student work.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance.
• Utilize the university's learning management system (Canvas and Google Classroom) for course management.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to university policies.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and service.
• Serve as a Christian role model to students, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.

• A master's degree, or significant professional experience, in the relevant field.
• A current teaching license.
• Demonstrated expertise in subject matter and commitment to student learning.
• Recent experience with the subject matter.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to integrating faith and learning within the academic discipline.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

• Professional experience in the field related to the subject being taught.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• Familiarity with online and hybrid teaching modalities.

• Adjunct faculty are compensated on a per-credit-hour basis, commensurate with education and experience.

• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg, OR (or as specified by the hiring department).
• Working Conditions:
  
  Teaching may occur in-person, online, or hybrid format, depending on departmental needs.
• Supervisor:
  Department Chair or Program Director.

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
• When completing the online application, please upload the following documents:
  Curriculum Vitae (CV) – PDF only;
  Letter of Interest that identifies exactly which program you are applying to teach in;
  Integration of Faith and Learning Essay – PDF only. In the essay, describe your personal Christian faith and how it informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church or Christian ministries).
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

• Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are…