Adjunct Faculty - BS Christian Ministry and Spiritual Formation

Abilene Christian University•Dallas, TX

23h•Remote

About The Position

Abilene Christian University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for its BS Christian Ministry and Spiritual Formation program. The university is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. Applicants must be professing Christians, have a meaningful relationship with the Churches of Christ, and be willing to support the university’s Christian mission and purpose. The role provides high-quality instruction, student engagement, and support in an online classroom. The adjunct faculty member works with program faculty on planning, developing, and implementing the program and curriculum, attends program training sessions twice a year, and completes other duties as assigned by lead faculty or the Program Director. The position also requires maintaining relevant field knowledge and complying with university and college policies and procedures. The majority of the work is performed at a computer and on the telephone. The employee must be able to remain stationary for long periods, manage conversations in person, online, and by telephone, work under pressure, manage stress, and communicate clearly by speaking, reading, writing, and hearing.

Requirements

Master of Divinity or doctorate in Biblical Studies, Ministry, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Past or current full-time experience in a ministry-related field, such as congregational, nonprofit, church-adjacent, or chaplaincy work.
Professing Christian with secure faith in Christ and a healthy connection to a body of believers.
Meaningful relationship with the Churches of Christ and willingness to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.
Pastoral care and compassion for undergraduate online learners.
Attention to detail, follow-through, time management, confidentiality, and organizational and project management skills.
Computer proficiency, including Google Suite and Canvas; ability to learn new software applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to provide quality instruction and student support while maintaining academic and university standards.
Ability to collaborate and build consensus, as well as work independently when appropriate.
Ability to meet deadlines, solve problems, ask for input, and initiate appropriate solutions.
Good judgment when interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.
Proficiency in APA style, including formatting, citation requirements, and punctuation.
Ethical use of AI; AI may not be used to grade or interact with students.
Ability to align personal roles and responsibilities with the university’s broader mission, goals, and perspective.
Employee-facing communications, substacks, and social media must be consistent with the Christian faith and not disrupt hospitality for the diverse student body.
Ability to use a computer and remain stationary for extended periods.
Ability to manage conversations in person, online, and by telephone; work under pressure and manage stress; and speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Online teaching experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality instruction, student engagement, and support for students in the online classroom.
Provide timely, encouraging, and constructively critical feedback on student work.
Facilitate classes of up to approximately 32 students.
Participate in and monitor online discussion forums to support in-depth, respectful dialogue.
Respond promptly and helpfully to student inquiries about course material or academic matters.
Conduct periodic synchronous interaction sessions.
Facilitate and grade assignments in a timely manner.
Enter final course grades by the deadline after consultation with the Program Director.
Alert the Program Director to student performance concerns and policy violations, including AI violations and plagiarism.
Comply with applicable university, instructor, and College of Leadership and Professional Studies policies and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or the Program Director.
Provide feedback to the Program Director on program or course improvement.
Participate in program and faculty meetings.
Attend and complete program and faculty training, and provide credentialing and records updates as required.
Maintain knowledge of trends and information in the program field through current practice, professional reading, active research, and/or continuing education.
Attend program training sessions twice a year.