Adjunct Faculty, Religious Studies

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the required work load (100 or 200 level Religious Studies classes) credits per semester in the undergraduate programs on a per course basis.
• Advises students.
• Adheres to duties as described in the Faculty Handbook.
• Remains current in the latest industry practices, standards, research, and technology.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability, experience and strong desire to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Willing and able to travel to main and/or satellite campuses for instruction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, learning management systems (e.g. Canvas), and other programs related to teaching, learning, advising, and assessment, to effectively facilitate instruction for hybrid (classroom and online) learning communities.
• Must have the ability to create and facilitate a meaningful learning environment and demonstrate a willingness to teach courses in a diverse educational setting.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• High integrity and ethical standards.

Physical Requirements

• Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills.
• Must have finger dexterity.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Other Requirements

• This is a part time, exempt position. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, workday schedule changes may be occasionally required.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule.
• Any other Duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Humanities, Art & Design.
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University.
• Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner.