History Adjunct

Oklahoma Christian University’s Department of History, Political Science, and Criminal Justice is seeking adjunct instructors to teach World or US History courses during the fall and spring semesters.

About the Role

Adjunct faculty serve as instructors-of-record, responsible for planning lessons, developing assignments and activities, grading and returning student work, and holding classes as scheduled by the University. Additional duties include organizing office hours, answering emails promptly, administering course evaluations, and meeting College of Liberal Arts and departmental deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons in an office and classroom environment with significant interaction with students, colleagues, and the public, both in person and through telephone and email communication.
• Teach effectively and present course material with confidence.
• Connect academic concepts with relevant real-world experience.
• Use Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), email, online learning systems, and other technologies to communicate with students.
• Demonstrate passion for the relevant academic field and education.
• Apply working knowledge of curriculum design, pedagogy, and alignment of learning outcomes.
• Exercise creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving skills, as well as tact and diplomacy.

Requirements

• A master’s and/or doctorate in an appropriate discipline is required.
• Higher education teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Active membership in a local church.
• Availability for morning, afternoon, and/or evening sessions as assigned.
• Ability to interact professionally with supervisors, colleagues, and students while exercising tact, discretion, and independent judgment.

Mission Alignment

Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. The university is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship and encourages faculty and staff to lean into its Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity.