Evergreen Adjunct or Part-time Faculty - English

Howard Payne University • Brownwood, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the University’s sincere religious beliefs. Howard Payne University (hereafter, University) is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian Mission Statement and Core Values of the University and must support the University’s affirmation of traditional Christian and Baptist beliefs by leading lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church.

Mission Statement
Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.

Core Values of Howard Payne University
We believe and affirm that the University as an institution and each individual called to serve the Lord at Howard Payne should strive to demonstrate a commitment to these five Core Values:
Centered on Christ (cf. Col. 3:17, Matt. 7:24)
Focused on Community (cf. Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Pet. 3:8)
Called to Service (cf. Mark 10:45, Phil. 2:3-5)
Committed to Excellence (cf. Gen. 1:31, 1 Cor. 9:24)
Dedicated to Stewardship (cf. Gen. 2:15, 1 Pet. 4:10)

As a condition of employment, employees agree to be paid by Direct Deposit. Applicants offered contingent employment based on the University obtaining a clean background check agree the contingent offer of employment may be revoked based on the information obtained in the background check. If offered employment, your acceptance will indicate that you have read and agree to the Expectations and Conditions above.

Application Procedure
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
a letter of application addressing in detail how you meet the position requirements
a resume or CV (curriculum vitae)
unofficial transcripts, and
a completed HPU Employment Application

Job Summary
This posting establishes an ongoing pool of candidates for adjunct instructor positions to be filled as needed in the Department of English. Applications will be reviewed and candidates pursued when openings are available. Hired adjuncts will teach and perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the course/s for the particular academic semester/term.

Requirements

• A master’s degree or 18+ graduate-level hours in the field is required
• University teaching experience is preferred

Nice To Haves

• a Ph.D. is preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaches one or more subjects within the Department for the course/s which you have been appointed to teach for the particular academic semester/term. These courses are typically Developmental Composition, Freshman Composition I, and/or Freshman Composition II
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students in face-to-face format
• Meets classes as scheduled, typically MWF or TTh
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other student learning assignments
• Reports student attendance and grades electronically, via Brightspace or Gateway. Training to use these systems will be made available to the instructor
• Assesses and reports student achievement validly and reliably
• Communicates with students consistently and in a timely manner

What This Job Offers

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