P/T Adjunct Professor/Teaching Position - Shaw University Divinity School

Shaw University • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Shaw University Divinity School (SUDS) invites qualified, visionary applicants to serve as Adjunct Professors for online instruction in both degree and non-degree programs. SUDS is expanding its theological education and professional development programs. We seek committed scholar-practitioners passionate about innovative theological education, committed to engaging multi-vocational ministry practitioners, and skilled in developing dynamic and flexible learning experiences. Applicants must be able to develop and teach degree and non-degree courses for students and post-graduate professionals in traditional and non-traditional learning formats.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Theology, Ministry, Religious Studies, Christian Education, or a closely related field (D. Min., Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent).
• Master's degree in Theology, Ministry, or related field (M.Div., M.A.T.M., or M.A.R.) considered for non-degree course instruction with exceptional experience.
• Online teaching experience using LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to design, adapt, and teach courses for multi-vocational ministry contexts (e.g., pastors, chaplains, nonprofit leaders, bi-vocational ministers).
• Experience in creating syllabi with multiple instructional tiers (full term, accelerated, micro-learning formats).
• Evidence of active engagement in ministry, theological education, or leadership in church, community, or nonprofit settings.
• Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), which normally include at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or suitable approved justifications.
• Demonstrated success teaching at the college level.
• 3-5 years' research and teaching experience in the field of religious studies, culture, race, gender, and women studies required.
• Candidates with teaching experience and expertise in an additional area also offered in the assigned department is highly desired.

Nice To Haves

• Mastery of adult learning theory, with a practical focus on experiential and transformative education models.
• Skilled in developing and facilitating non-traditional educational experiences (e.g., workshops, online ministry practicums, collaborative projects).
• Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to embody and promote the mission and vision of Shaw University Divinity School with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality online instruction in assigned courses (degree and non-degree) following the School's academic and pedagogical standards.
• Create comprehensive syllabi aligned with program learning outcomes, including multi-tiered formats to accommodate traditional, accelerated, and modular class structures.
• Update course content regularly to ensure relevance to contemporary ministry contexts.
• Maintain active communication with students throughout the course duration.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Foster online classroom communities that support peer learning and critical theological reflection.
• Attend and participate in online and in-person prospective student events, open houses, webinars, and conferences as a faculty representative.
• Develop non-traditional learning modules (e.g., practicums, case studies, service-learning projects, ministry based field assignments) that bridge academic study with real-world, multi-vocational ministry applications.
• Evaluate student learning outcomes using prescribed rubrics and submit grades and required assessment data by deadlines.
• Participate in programmatic reviews and course improvement initiatives.
• Effectively teach knowledge-relevant college-level religious courses (Theology, Ethics, Biblical Studies, Pastoral Care, Preaching, etc.) with a commitment to providing excellence in education.
• Present course teachings in such a way that students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Actively engage in planning, developing, and improving curriculum offerings.
• Provide each student a copy of a course syllabus that conforms to University-approved requirements on the first day of class.
• Teach the course in accordance with the course syllabus.
• Inform students of the course objectives and requirements, explain the grading system and attendance policy, and provide a bibliography of suggested readings.
• Participate in orientation sessions conducted each semester, as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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