Adjunct Faculty - College of Education Preliminary Teacher Licensure
Adjunct Faculty - College of Education Preliminary Teacher Licensure
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George Fox University a Christcentered institution invites applications for parttime adjunct faculty positions within the College of Education Preliminary Teacher Licensure Programs. Adjunct faculty play a crucial role in delivering highquality instruction while fostering student engagement in a supportive Christian learning environment. Teaching opportunities may be available in undergraduate and graduate programs and vary by department and semester.
About the job:
George Fox University a Christcentered community prepares students spiritually academically and professionally to think with clarity act with integrity and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as Gods truth integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ bringing the divine revelations through sense reason and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christcentered community George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of Gods design for human communities.
Job Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To:
- Teach courses in alignment with the universitys mission and learning objectives.
- Develop and implement effective instructional strategies that promote student engagement.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback on student work.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance grades and student performance.
- Utilize the universitys learning management system (Canvas and Google Classroom) for course management.
- Maintain professionalism and adhere to university policies.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with others including employees students and the public in a spirit of teamwork respect and service.
- Serve as a Christian role model to students both inside and outside the classroom.
- Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect appreciation and humility.
We Are Looking for Candidates Who Have:
- A masters degree or significant professional experience in the relevant field.
- A current teaching license.
- Demonstrated expertise in subject matter and commitment to student learning.
- Recent experience with the subject matter.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to integrating faith and learning within the academic discipline.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas now or at any point in the future should apply.
- Residence in the state of Oregon or Washington.
- A commitment to the Universitys Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
- A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures backgrounds abilities ethnicities political views and expressions of Christian faith.
- A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.
Preference will be given to those who have the following attributes:
- Professional experience in the field related to the subject being taught.
- Previous teaching experience in higher education.
- Familiarity with online and hybrid teaching modalities.
Salary and Rank:
- Adjunct faculty are compensated on a percredithour basis commensurate with education and experience.
Job information:
- Primary Work Location: Newberg OR (or as specified by the hiring department).
- Working Conditions: Teaching may occur inperson online or hybrid format depending on departmental needs.
- Supervisor: Department Chair or Program Director.
Application procedure:
- Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
- When completing the online application please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae and Essay Requirement:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) PDF only please
- Letter of Interest that identifies exactly which program you are applying to teach in
- Integration of Faith and Learning Essay PDF only please:
- George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a onepage essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith as well as how your faith informs your teaching scholarship and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries).
- Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.
Contact information:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time regardless of the date on the posting.
George Fox University has been transforming students lives for over 125 years. We are a Christcentered community that prepares students spiritually academically and professionally to think with clarity act with integrity and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first with Christ at the center of our work embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.
Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the universitys mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.
As a Christcentered community George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of Gods design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.
What is most appealing about working at George Fox University
- Faithfriendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures praying with staff members and students at work and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
- Unapologetically Christian: As a university we have an enduring commitment to Christ his kingdom and the truth of Gods Word.
- Live out your calling: You are able to use your Godgiven talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The university is an equalopportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex age race color marital status national origin disability veteran status or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local state or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship including promotion pay training classification performance reviews discipline and termination.
George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the universitys faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.
In the recruiting process the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the universitys workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.
Employment Type
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