Adjunct Instructor Writing

Adjunct Instructors Wanted

Warner Pacific University, an urban Christian Liberal Arts University in Portland, Oregon, is seeking adjunct instructors to teach writing, research, and information literacy classes in the traditional undergraduate program and its evening Professional and Graduate Studies Programs.

A master's degree is required for all adjunct positions, with a PhD or discipline-specific doctorate degree preferred. Experience teaching writing, research, or information literacy is required.

Warner Pacific University expects excellence in teaching and is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and a multicultural learning environment. We, therefore, encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our University. Warner Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Contribute to the support and implementation of the University Strategic Plan.
• Participate in Warner Pacific University professional development opportunities.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a Christian liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the University and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement. Warner Pacific is affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana).
• Exhibit commitment to inclusiveness and sensitivity in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The position is located in a typical office environment. Professional/business casual attire is required. For additional physical requirements, please contact Human Resources at hr for a detailed job description.

To apply, please complete the online application nerpacific.edu/jobs. Please also submit the following with your application:

• * Cover Letter
• * Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• * Unofficial Transcripts
• * Essay Response to the Following Questions:
• How does your personal faith reflect the principles stated in terms 1, 2, and 3 of the Employment Standards?
• How does your personal philosophy of education and commitment to the synthesis of faith and learning reflect the principles stated in items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8?

Employment and Lifestyle Standards:
Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered urban liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. The University was founded in 1937 by the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). Central to Warner Pacific's identity as a Christ-centered higher education institution is the policy of hiring persons whose personal and professional lives reflect:

• A belief in the deity of and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as interpreted through the historic witness of Scripture and the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit.
• The practice of following Christ through day-to-day personal lifestyle choices.
• A vitality of Christian experience maturing in insight and application and appreciative of differing viewpoints.
• A commitment to life-long learning and service through personal and professional development.
• For teaching faculty, the expression of artful teaching, based on mastery of relevant subject matter and in an environment of purposeful and rigorous inquiry amongst a community of scholars who support one another.
• A capability, by temperament, preparation, and will, to support students as they confront the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of their lives.
• A sensitivity to and support for the mission, core themes, vision, values, ethos and traditions of the Warner Pacific University community.
• A commitment to teaching and serving in harmony with the doctrines of the Holy Bible.

Employee Agreement:
Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.

Warner Pacific's students, faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individual's behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community, there may be cause for institutional involvement, regardless of where the situation occurs.

Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on University property, in its vehicles, or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed…