AIC Communication/Marketing/Business Adjunct Faculty

Nelson University • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Nelson University exists to equip students spiritually, academically, professionally, and cross-culturally for their God-given careers and callings. Nelson American Indian College, located in Phoenix, Arizona is currently accepting applications for an Adjunct Professor Position in Communications/Marketing/Business. The focus is on Communications and Marketing within Public Speaking and Business. Nelson AIC is an Off-Campus Teaching Site with Nelson University in Waxahachie, Texas. We are an Assemblies of God institution and all applicants must be willing to subscribe to a statement of faith for final consideration in addition to professional and academic requirements. Faculty intentionally provide a curriculum characterized by currency, harmony with Assemblies of God doctrine, and supported by biblical integration across all disciplines.

Requirements

• Academic qualifications commensurate with accreditation criteria
• Established teaching abilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge of subject area
• Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff, administration, and students
• Adaptability to change and innovation
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university in Communications/Marketing/Business or Communications/Marketing/Business -related field or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours in Communicaitons/Marketing.
• Ability to effectively communicate across diverse populations in verbal and written expression
• Personal faith consistent with Nelson University’s evangelical Christian mission
• Active participation in a local church community; Assemblies of God affiliation preferred

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned by the Dean. Courses may be scheduled during day or night hours, or Saturdays
• Instructors will prepare syllabi in accordance with the institutional model, initiate the process of textbook selection in a timely fashion, oversee quality educational experiences for students, produce evaluations and scores of student performance via the learning management system, and submit final grades per the posted schedule
• Adjunct faculty are required to provide 30 minutes of availability per week per course for student consultations (on a select day or attached to a class)
• Adjunct faculty members will be issued a copy of the University’s Institutional Policy Manual and expected to familiarize themselves with the policies of the University
• Adjunct faculty are required to wear professional attire during class and begin and end each class on time
• Adjunct faculty are required to carry out instructional and spiritual formation activities with students and staff in accord with University policies and practices
• All part time faculty are invited (but not required) to attend department meetings
• Adjunct faculty are not required but encouraged to attend the Faculty In-Service meetings. Likewise, adjunct faculty are not required but encouraged to participate in commencement ceremonies
• Adjunct faculty are required to connect and communicate with Department Chairs on a regular basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level