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A Professor of Theology teaches courses on religious beliefs, doctrines, and history at a college or university. They conduct research, publish scholarly articles, and engage in discussions on theological topics. Additionally, they may mentor students, participate in academic conferences, and contribute to their institution’s curriculum development. Some professors also work within religious organizations or provide guidance on ethical and theological issues.

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Adjunct Professor - School of Theology and Missions

Union University

Jackson, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct Professor - School of Theology and Missions
Division
School of Theology & Missions (DIV)
Department
School of Theology & Missions
Location
Job Summary
We appreciate your interest in employment with Union University. Adjunct faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties.
This adjunct position is to teach in the Master of Arts in Bible and Theology program on the Midtown Memphis/MCUTS campus.
About Union University
Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.
Essential Job Duties
  • Facilitate/guide the progress of students toward achievement of course and program outcomes. Define clear learning outcomes.
  • Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines.
  • Demonstrate interest in the personal and professional growth of students. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students. Demonstrate concern for student progress.
  • Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.
  • Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline.
  • Maintain faculty credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies.
  • Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.
  • Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.
  • Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.
  • Maintain accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.
  • Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.

Other Job Duties
Required Qualifications
PhD in the teaching discipline or PhD in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous higher education teaching experience strongly desired.
Christian Requirement
Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.
Physical Requirements
The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:
  • Communicate professionally in person, over the telephones, through email and other electronic means.

  • Walk from office to the classroom and from one campus office to another office/building on campus.

  • Spend extended periods of time sitting and standing with occasional instances of bending and stooping. Classroom and laboratory settings require periods of standing and sitting for the duration of class (1 to 3 hours).

  • Ability to lift and carry files and materials, handle various types of media and equipment, occasionally required to life and/or move up to 10 pounds, unless otherwise specified in the job description.

  • Have adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone, on computer, and in writing. Requires the ability to identify, observe and assess visual color discrimination and depth perception.

  • Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls (e.g. mouse, keyboard, telephone, lab equipment). Also requires arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, and the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

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F092P
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