Adjunct Faculty - College of Education Preliminary Teacher Licensure

George Fox University • Newberg, OR

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About The Position

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, a Christ-centered community, 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, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees