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Location : Remote
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 202400381
Area: Provost
Department: Center for Digital & Extended Learning
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Summary
The Online Adjunct Faculty role is flexibly designed to teach one or more online courses. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction through our Learning Management System (LMS) and fostering an engaging, student-centered online learning environment. Depending on the term or program, the Online Adjunct Faculty will be responsible for managing an independent study or collaborative study/cohort format and meeting all accreditation standards outlined in the university's Online Teaching Agreement. This is a part-time position with compensation based on the number of collaborative course sections taught or independent study course completers.
*While we are continuously accepting applications for this role, we may not be actively searching for candidates of every discipline at all times.
Mission and Commitment:
Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.
As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Deliver online course content in accordance with the university's guidelines, syllabus requirements, and the online course blueprint.
• Ensure course materials are up-to-date, links are functional, and the online gradebook is accurate.
• Engage in regular and substantive interaction with students, provide timely and meaningful feedback, support student success, and maintain a positive and inclusive online learning environment.
• Participate in assessments and quality assurance initiatives aimed at improving online learning and ensuring compliance and engage with TUO on course evaluations to make improvements, maintain best practices, and meet accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with the Director of Online Learning, fellow team members, and individuals outside of the Online department to develop systems and initiatives that enhance the online student experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in a related discipline to which you are applying. Terminal degree is preferred.
• Experience teaching in higher education, especially in online or hybrid formats and familiarity with LMS platforms are highly beneficial.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Able to communicate effectively in digital formats and at a distance
• Commitment to timely and substantive student engagement
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and comply with university and accreditation standards
• Relational with friendly demeanor
• Team player, works well independently
• Growth mindset, including the ability to adapt and grow with the students

Supplemental Information
Please note that this is a general online or hybrid adjunct faculty posting, which remains open continuously on Taylor's website. Maintaining a single, central posting helps us efficiently gather and organize interest from potential adjunct faculty, rather than managing multiple postings or inquiries across different departments.
After reviewing your application, we will consult with the relevant academic department(s) to best match your expertise and preferences with available teaching opportunities.
Your thoughtful responses regarding department and subject preferences are important, as they allow us to align your skills and interests with the areas where you can make the greatest impact.
Thank you for your interest in joining our community.
01
Please use this link to navigate to the Taylor University website to review the following documents, which are part of our Foundational Documents: - Mission Statement- Statement of Faith- Sanctity of Life Statement- Statement on Human Sexuality- Multicultural Philosophy Statement

• Yes, I have read this page in its entirety and understand its contents
• No, I have not read this page in its entirety or I do not understand its contents.

02
In reference to the Foundational Documents: Do you personally support these statements to be your own example of belief, and if hired by Taylor University, would you agree to abide by the Life Together Covenant, Sanctity of Life Statement, the Statement of Human Sexuality, the Statement on Multicultural Philosophy, Taylor University Mission Statement, and Statement of Faith?

• Yes
• No

03
What level do you feel best suited to teach in:

• Dual Credit - High School
• Undergrad
• Graduate

04
What is your primary area(s) of disciplinary expertise? Please select all that apply.

• Bible, Ministry, & Philosophy
• Business
• Leadership- PhD
• Classical Teacher Certification
• Communication
• Writing
• Spanish
• Education
• Psychology
• Fine Arts
• History and Political Science
• TESOL
• Science
• Computer Science & Technology
• Mathematics
• Health Science
• Other

05
If other, please explain:
06
What subjects are you most passionate about? What courses would you prefer to teach?
Required Question