Sports Science Adjunct Professor or Instructor
About The Position
About the Role: Dallas Christian College (DCC) is seeking a Christ-centered and highly motivated Adjunct Faculty member to teach in its Sports Science program. The adjunct faculty member serves the mission of the Dallas Christian College by providing high-quality, biblically grounded instruction in assigned courses. Courses may be delivered in traditional face-to-face, hybrid, or fully online formats. Adjunct faculty are expected to integrate Christian faith and learning, to support student spiritual and academic development and to uphold the doctrinal commitments and community standards of the college, consistent with accreditation standards of the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). See https://www.dallas.edu/about/#about-accreditation .
Requirements
- Earned master’s degree in Sports Science or a closely related field (e.g., Sports Management, Sports Ministry, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health and Human Performance, Physical Education, or Health and Fitness) from an institution accredited by agencies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the U.S. Department of Education, or the appropriate provincial government.
- Evidence of Christian faith and commitment consistent with the mission of the College as well as active involvement in a local church.
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in traditional classroom and/or online environments.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience in higher education.
- Experience integrating faith and learning in an academic setting.
- Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
- Familiarity with learning management systems and instructional technology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds within a Christ-centered learning community.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Commitment to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and student success.
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, a passion for mentoring young athletes in their faith and life journey, and a commitment to representing DCC with integrity and excellence at the regional and national levels.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned undergraduate in accordance with approved curricula, course outcomes, and institutional policies.
- Integrate biblical perspectives and Christian worldview appropriately into course content and instruction.
- Deliver instruction using effective pedagogical methods suited to the assigned modality (on-campus, hybrid, or online).
- Foster a learning environment that encourages academic excellence, spiritual formation, professional development, and respectful dialogue.
- Communicate clearly and regularly with students, providing timely feedback and academic guidance.
- Assess student learning using established evaluation methods and maintain accurate academic records.
- Utilize the College’s learning management system (LMS), Student Information System (SIS), and instructional technologies effectively.
- Comply with ABHE standards, institutional accreditation requirements, applicable government regulations (e.g., FERPA; Title IX), and academic integrity policies.
- Participate in required training, faculty meetings, and assessment activities as appropriate for adjunct faculty.
- Serve in accordance with pertinent policies found in the DCC Employee Handbook , including the Faculty Supplement in Sections 7-9 of that document.
- Support the mission, vision, and community life of the college.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance
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Job Type
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