Adjunct Instructors - Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English, Psychology, Sociology Arizona;

Adjunct Instructors
- Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English, Psychology, Sociology
- Surprise, Arizona

Ottawa University seeks candidates for adjunct instructor positions in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Surprise, Arizona campus. This position is responsible for providing engaging and effective in-person instruction to undergraduate students. Specific areas that adjunct faculty are needed in are:

• English
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Sociology

Ottawa University is a not-for-profit, comprehensive university affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. The University's traditional campuses are in Ottawa, Kansas and Surprise, Arizona. In addition to the traditional campuses, Ottawa University offers innovative, flexible adult education programs for both the bachelors and graduate level at its campuses located within the United States and through online degree programs throughout the U.S. Ottawa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Building on its foundation as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity. The University's Code of Conduct and Ethics interprets this mission as it applies to the everyday decisions, behaviors, and actions of those within the community. All members of the Ottawa University Community are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of the University, and of the broader communities in which it functions.

Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement, the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness, appreciation, and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.

Offers of employment (campus based and remote) may be extended only to individuals who reside within one of the following registered states:
Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin. You are required to maintain primary residency in one of the above states, to maintain employment with Ottawa University.

Ottawa University is accepting applications for potential openings for Adjunct Instructor positions. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this general adjunct posting. We do post adjunct instructor positions for specific areas and needs periodically and you will need to apply as you see those become available.

Ottawa University employs adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate/graduate level coursework for its adult campuses. Each location has an Academic Coordinator/Academic Dean dedicated to hiring for adjunct teaching responsibilities.

Standard University Expectations:

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University's policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University's Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

Qualifications:

Required

Education:

Earned Doctorate or a master's degree in related field, with 18+ graduate credit hours in the discipline being taught.

Required Experience:

Five years of academic and professional teaching experience within the teaching content.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Experience with Blackboard or other similar online course platforms.
• Experience with Zoom, Skype, or Web Ex

Required Application Materials:

• A completed employment application for each position you wish to apply for.
• Resume and or Vita
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Three professional references (you will be asked to provide letters of recommendation if offered a position)
• Transcripts (These can be unofficial for application. If hired, you will be asked to supply official transcripts directly to the University for each conferred degree)