Evergreen Adjunct or Part-time Faculty - Christian Studies

Howard Payne University • Brownwood, TX

1d • Hybrid

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.

Requirements

• Completed masters or doctoral degree from an accredited university with university teaching experience (online or in person) at the undergraduate level preferred.
• Minimum qualifications for applicants included a completed master's degree from an accredited University in Biblical studies, Christian Studies, Biblical Languages, Divinity, Christian Worship, or Christian Education.
• Applications must have eighteen (18) hours of completed course work in the discipline to be taught.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• university teaching experience (online or in person) at the undergraduate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach math methods and/or science methods courses and perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the course/s which you have been appointed to teach for the particular academic semester/term.
• 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
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students, utilizing various methods [perhaps online as well as face-to-face]
• Meets classes as scheduled
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other student learning assignments
• Reports student attendance electronically, via Blackboard 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