Adjunct Faculty(Pool)- Undergraduate Liberal Studies - Elementary Education

Position Description:

The Liberal Studies Department seeks applications for adjunct instructors for candidates to teach in a variety of topics geared towards preparing students to become teachers including introduction, research writing, multicultural education. Vanguard seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to integration of faith and learning in their respective fields. Applicants must have demonstrated teaching ability and a commitment to working with and encouraging diversity. For more information see our website: https://www.vanguard.edu/academics/academic-programs/undergrad/liberal-studies

Essential Functions:

• Adjunct assignments are filled on an as needed basis

• The primary responsibility of adjunct faculty is to deliver instruction in the manner determined by the department

• Preparation of syllabus and teaching of curriculum according to the goals and objectives of the department

• Student advising and office hours in relation to the course load carried, and as assigned in the faculty teaching assignment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s or terminal degree preferably in Education, Child Development, or related area

• The ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds

• A demonstrated, vibrant Christian faith

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects

• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment

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.