Abilene Christian University - ACU is a university focused on instilling 21st-century Christian values into its curriculum. Located on a 262-acre campus in Abil
Adjunct Faculty - Ethics
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United States
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Adjunct Faculty - Ethics
Abilene Christian University
Role Description - Provide high-quality instruction, direction, and support for students in the online classroom environment for an undergraduate pre-nursing certificate ethics course. - Participate with the program faculty in planning, development, and implementation of the program and curriculum. - Essential Duties: - Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical. - Facilitate class sizes of up to approximately 30 students. - Place students in groups for assignments/discussions. - Provide timely and helpful answers to students’ inquiries regarding course material or academic matters. - Conduct periodic synchronous interaction sessions. - Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner. - Enter final course grades after consultation with Program Director by the deadline. - Alert Program Director to any student issues, including performance issues (e.g., failing grades, failing to turn in assignments) and policy violation issues (e.g., plagiarism). - Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Instructor Expectations, and those specified by ACU’s College of Leadership and Professional Studies. - Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or program director. - Participate with the program faculty in planning, development, and implementation of program and curriculum: - Provide feedback to Program Director for program and/or course improvement. - Participate in program and faculty meetings as able. - Attend/complete program and CGPS faculty trainings and provide credentialing/records updates as required. - Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to program field through current practice, professional reading, active research, and/or continuing education. Qualifications - Master’s or Doctoral degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Theology, Religious Studies, or another related field, with at least 18 graduate hours clearly relevant to ethics or moral philosophy. - Past or current full-time experience in the Bible, Ministry, nursing, or ethics. - A minimum of three years of online teaching experience in higher education is preferred. - Computer literate in software and internet-based applications. - Proficient in APA style (formatting, citation requirements, punctuation, etc.). - Strong communication skills, both written and oral. - Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals, and perspective of the University. - Collaborative nature, with the ability to build consensus. - Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines. - Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable. - Capacity to quickly learn new software applications. - Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring. - Ability to demonstrate good judgment when interacting with students, other faculty, and staff. Requirements - Attention to detail and follow through. - Time management skills. - Maintain confidentiality. - Computer proficiency. - Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities. - Provide quality instruction and support to students while maintaining academic and university standards. - Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires. Physical Demands - The majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; applicants must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time. - Manage conversations in person, online, and by telephone. - Work well under pressure and manage stress well. - Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.
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