Adjunct Professor/Teaching Position - Shaw University Divinity School

Job Summary:

Shaw University Divinity School (SUDS) invites qualified visionary applicants to serve as Adjunct Professors for
online instruction in both degree and nondegree programs. Shaw University Divinity School is expanding its theological education and
professional development programs. We seek committed scholarpractitioners passionate about innovative
theological education committed to engaging multivocational ministry practitioners and skilled in developing
dynamic and flexible learning experiences. Applicants must be able to develop and teach degree and nondegree
courses for students and postgraduate professionals in traditional and nontraditional learning formats.

Essential Job Functions:

Adjunct Professors will teach courses across various theological and ministerial subjects build relationships with
prospective students through outreach and recruitment events and design robust adaptable syllabi to serve diverse
learning cohorts.
Shaw University Divinity School equips emerging leaders to integrate faith and vocational callings across multiple
sectors. It prepares students for bivocational and specialized ministries in churches nonprofits education
healthcare the arts and other public and private domains. We are interested in individuals wanting to invest in a
curricular approach that promotes theological depth ethical leadership and community impact in topics including.

1. Classical studies in contemporary ministry and traditional theological disciplines
2. Faith in Action: Church Leadership for Community Transformation (MIC 504)
3. Nonprofit Leadership and Spiritual Innovation (THE 590)
4. Compassion in Practice: Health and Human Services in Faith Communities (MIC 503)
5. Teaching Across Generations: Education for Todays Church (CED 502)
6. Healing and Wholeness: Faith Culture and Public Health (MIC 510)
7. Creative Worship: Theology Arts and Spiritual Formation (PWS 521)
8. FaithDriven Change: Action Research in Ministry Contexts (MIC 512)
9. Healing the Broken: TraumaInformed Leadership and Pastoral Care (MIC 524)
10. Liberating the Disenfranchised: Culturally Responsive Counseling (PPC 531)
11. Faith on the Frontline: Congregational Praxis and Social Innovation (MIN 504)
12. Prophetic Economics: Ministry for Political and Economic Justice (RSO 504)
13. FaithBased Management: Church and Organizational Administration (ADM 501)

Primary Responsibilities:

Online Instruction:
Deliver highquality online instruction in assigned courses (degree and nondegree) following the Schools
academic and pedagogical standards.
Syllabus and Curriculum Development:
Create comprehensive syllabi aligned with program learning outcomes including multitiered formats to
accommodate traditional accelerated and modular class structures. Update course content regularly to
ensure relevance to contemporary ministry contexts.
Student Engagement and Advisement:
Maintain active communication with students throughout the course duration. Provide timely constructive
feedback. Foster online classroom communities that support peer learning and critical theological reflection.
Prospective Student Engagement:
Attend and participate in online and inperson prospective student events open houses webinars and
conferences as a faculty representative. Offer subject matter insights to assist prospective students in
understanding program offerings.
Innovative Learning Opportunities:
Develop nontraditional learning modules (e.g. practicums case studies servicelearning projects ministry based field assignments) that bridge academic study with realworld multivocational ministry applications.
Assessment and Reporting:
Evaluate student learning outcomes using prescribed rubrics and submit grades and required assessment
data by deadlines. Participate in programmatic reviews and course improvement initiatives.

Demonstrates acceptance and support of the mission and goals of the University.
Effectively teach knowledgerelevant collegelevel religious courses (Theology Ethics Biblical Studies Pastoral Care
Preaching etc.) courses with a commitment to providing excellence in education.
Present course teachings in such a way that students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and problemsolving
skills to increase motivation to develop a positive selfimage and to clarify their values.
Actively engages in planning developing and improving curriculum offerings.
On the first day of class provides each student a copy of a course syllabus that conforms to Universityapproved
requirements.
Teaches the course in accordance with the course syllabus.
Informs students of the course objectives and requirements explains the grading system and attendance policy and
provides a bibliography of suggested readings.
Participates in orientation sessions conducted each semester as applicable.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Note: This job description is not intended to provide all duties that may be required of the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Preferred Qualifications
Education:

• Doctoral degree in Theology Ministry Religious Studies Christian Education or a closely related
  field (D. Min. Ph.D. Ed.D. or equivalent).
  
• Masters degree in Theology Ministry or related field (. M.A.T.M. or M.A.R.) considered for
  nondegree course instruction with exceptional experience.

Experience:

• Online teaching experience using LMS platforms (e.g. Moodle Canvas Blackboard) is strongly
  preferred.
  
• Demonstrated ability to design adapt and teach courses for multivocational ministry contexts
  (e.g. pastors chaplains nonprofit leaders bivocational ministers).
  
• Experience in creating syllabi with multiple instructional tiers (full term accelerated microlearning
  formats).
  
• Evidence of active engagement in ministry theological education or leadership in church
  community or nonprofit settings.
  
• Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
  which normally include at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or suitable approved
  justifications.
  
• Demonstrated success teaching at the college level.
  
• 35 years research and teaching experience in the field of religious studies culture race gender and
  women studies required.
  
• Candidates with teaching experience and expertise in an additional area also offered in the assigned
  department is highly desired. Skills and Competencies:
• Mastery of adult learning theory with a practical focus on experiential and transformative education models.
• Skilled in developing and facilitating nontraditional educational experiences (e.g. workshops online ministry
  practicums collaborative projects).
• Strong written verbal and digital communication skills.
• Ability to embody and promote the mission and vision of Shaw University Divinity School with professionalism
  and enthusiasm.

Certificates Licenses or Registrations
Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges (SACSCOC) which normally includes at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or
suitable approved justifications.

Other Competencies (skills abilities behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision
commitment and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written
presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in the organization
decisionmaking problemsolving and creating a collaborative environment. Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously. Must be able to read write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally) bending and carrying.
Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear and
to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.