Adjunct Faculty - Organizational Psychology

Position Description:

Master of Science in Organizational Psychology seeks applications for adjunct lecturers for Critical Analysis and Research Methods and Statistics for Organizational Decision-Making. Additional related opportunity is mentoring students in Master’s Theses or Application Projects. Vanguard seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to integration of faith and learning in their respective fields. The applicants must have demonstrated teaching ability and a commitment to working with and encouraging diversity.

Essential Functions:

• Teach Research Methods and Statistics coursework from the perspective of organizational applications.
• Identify risks to the organization within the department and discuss risk reduction options with immediate supervisor.
• Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement.
• Guide students in development of their projects.
• Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and thinking, including critical evaluation of peer-reviewed articles and other published sources.
• Transfer knowledge including theory, practical skills, methods and techniques in his/her related field. Help students develop applied research skills.
• Identify risks to the organization within the department and discuss risk reduction options with immediate supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in I/O Psychology or Organizational Behavior (preferred), demonstrated ability to conduct research. Qualified individuals with doctorates in related areas and exceptional candidates with Master's degrees will be considered.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• A vibrant Christian faith, and commitment to an integration of faith and learning.

Salary:

The following salary range reflects compensation paid for a 3-unit course (144 total hours), and varies based on the faculty member’s highest earned degree. Total compensation is based on the number of courses taught and corresponding units for each course.

$3,120 to $3,720 per course

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete the application and upload the required documents below. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

Accompanying Essays:

1. Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance, ministry, outreach and service involvement, any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.

2. Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.

3. Integration of Faith, Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.

Curriculum vitae includes:

• Colleges/universities attended, location, & degree or units earned.

• Majors or fields of study, undergrad & graduate majors, minors, & areas of concentration.

• With the most recent, a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions, title/academic rank, full/part-time, dates of employment

• A specific listing of courses previously taught

• Publications, presentations, honors, awards, and memberships in professional organizations

• With the most recent employment, position/title, full/part-time, dates of employment

• Any other qualifying experience, paid/voluntary, other.

References - Names, e-mail, and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.

Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.

Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.