Online Part Time Faculty - Religion, School of Art​/HUM​/EDU

Job Category : Faculty

Requisition Number : ONLIN
009256

• Posted :
  October 6, 2026
• Part-Time
• Remote

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Online / Remote

Part-time and full-time teaching faculty share our commitment to learning, teaching, interaction with students and faculty, service to our communities of practice, and scholarship. They are united by the common goal of inspiring academic excellence in students with a broad range of interests and experiences consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, as adopted by American Public University/American Military University (APU/AMU) for cognitive presence, teaching presence, and social presence.

They are key to creating a rewarding online learning experience for students by engaging them, challenging them, and supporting them. They contribute to and participate in a range of activities related to effectiveness and excellence in teaching and student retention. Faculty members remain aware of discipline content intent for the courses they teach. They follow APU/AMU guidelines, processes, and methods and are responsive to mentoring and coaching.

When Applying: Upload a CV and a copy of unofficial transcripts, master's degree and above . Student issued/unofficial copies are acceptable. Please do not send us official copies, unless specifically asked.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching excellence.
• Deliver online lessons to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums.
• Be a faculty leader in your classes embracing fully the Community of Inquiry Framework of Teaching Presence, Cognitive Presence, and Social Presence.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within the timeframe set forth by APU/AMU policy providing effective feedback to guide student learning and success.
• Comply with guidelines and expectations for quality faculty engagement online.
• Engage in the classroom and reply to emails, etc. at least every other day, including one day during the weekend.
• Remain aware of classroom procedures and use of instructional materials.
• Participate in professional development to enhance teaching skills and effective online learning strategies.
• Conduct scholarly research and participate in professional engagement activities.
• Attend discipline specific and administrative meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain ‘discipline’ knowledge by participating in one’s own discipline-related professional communities.
  
  Support APU/AMU initiatives and departments.

General Work Requirements:

All APU/AMU faculty are required to complete the “Engaging the First‑Year Student Certification” course (APUS
110), offered through the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). It must be completed within six months of the hire date. In addition, Graduate Faculty must complete the Graduate Faculty Certification (APUS
501) within 90 days of hire.

Specific requirements related to your Graduate / Undergraduate Faculty designation, duties, and performance expectations are outlined on the Course Assignments issued with respect to each course to be taught. You agree to comply with and be bound by all policies with respect to work product and intellectual property rights set forth in the APU/AMU Faculty Handbook, the APU/AMU Employee Handbook, the APEI Employee Handbook, and applicable Course Assignments.

You will be expected to perform your duties in a remote, professional working environment of your choice. APU/AMU assumes no responsibility for injuries occurring in your selected workspace or damages related to your real or personal property resulting from your employment with APU/AMU.

Requirements:

Master's degree in Religion or a closely related field from a regionally…