Adjunct Faculty - BS Christian Ministry and Spiritual Formation

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and have a meaningful relationship with the Churches of Christ, and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

Basic Responsibilities

A. Provide high-quality instruction, student engagement, and support for students in the online classroom environment.

B. Participate with the program faculty in planning, development, and implementation of the program and curriculum.

C. Attend program training sessions twice a year.

Essential Duties

A. Provide high-quality instruction, student engagement, and support for students in the online classroom environment.
1. Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.
2. Facilitate class sizes of up to approximately 32 students.
3. Participate in and monitor student online discussion forums for depth and respect aligned to higher ed constructive dialogue.
4. Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters.
5. Conduct periodic synchronous interaction sessions.
6. Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner.
7. Enter final course grades after consultation with Program Director by the deadline.
8. Alert Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. AI violations and plagiarism).9. Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Instructor Expectations, and those specified by ACU’s College of Leadership and Professional Studies.
10. Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or program director.

B. Participate with the program faculty and in planning, development, implementation of program and curriculum.
1. Provide feedback to Program Director for program and/or course improvement.
2. Participate in program and faculty meetings.
3. Attend/complete program and faculty trainings and provide credentialing/records updates as required.
4. Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to program field through current practice, professional reading, active research and/or continuing education.

Professional Development Requirements Skills Pastoral  care and compassion for undergraduate online learners.

Attention to detail and follow through.

Time management skills.

Maintain confidentiality.

Computer proficiency to include the Google suite and Canvas.

Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards.

Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.

Training Modules Required Microsoft and G-Suite applications

Canvas Qualifications Professional Master ’s of Divinity or Doctorate degree in Biblical Studies, Ministry, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Past or current full-time experience in a ministry related field (congregational, non-profit, church adjacent, chaplaincy, etc).Online teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.

Proficient in APA style (formatting, citation requirements, punctuation, etc.)Personal Faith in Christ is secure with a healthy connection to a body of believers.

Employee outer facing communications, substacks and social media are consistent with the Christian faith and do not disrupt hospitality for our diverse student body. Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

AI use is ethical and cannot be used…