Faculty Adjunct

The adjunct faculty member offers educational experiences to students of the University on a part-time basis for a specific semester or academic year. They are responsible to serve as the instructor for one or more courses including delivering lectures, coursework, and grades.

Mission and Commitment

Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.

As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.

• Plan, create, and/or deliver lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments on course subject matter.

• Develop engaging lesson plans and ensure the relevant learning resources are available.

• Review and/or improve class syllabi.

• Grade assigned papers, quizzes, and exams.

• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.

• Report student learning outcomes, class reviews, and student data.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.

• Experience in related field preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to understand students' needs.

• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Express compassion while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Ability to follow established expectations and protocols for the department and University.

• Ability to conduct research and stay abreast of current trends in the field.

• Understanding of curriculum development, assessments, and learning goals, preferred.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Comfort with technology to utilize systems such as online learning systems, class software, and collage grading systems.

• Excellent analytical and observational skills.

• Physical Demands

• No or limited physical effort is required.

• Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior / classroom work environment.

• Environmental Conditions

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.