Full Time Faculty - Bible, BS Christian Ministry and Spiritual Formation

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All qualified applicants for these positions must be professing Christians and be active, faithful members of a congregation of the Churches of Christ and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the university.

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Remote Full-Time Faculty for the ACU Dallas Campus

Bible - BS Christian Ministry and Spiritual Formation

Basic Responsibilities

A. Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.

B. Participate as a faculty member in planning, development, and implementation of the General Education Bible and curriculum.

Essential Duties

A. Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support for students in the online classroom environment.

1. Provide rich and timely feedback on student work, being both encouraging and constructively critical.

2. Facilitate general education Bible class sizes of up to approximately 30 students.

3. Be aligned with the goals of the Integrated Spiritual and Vocation Formation Plan in mission, teaching, planning, revision, and course creation. 

4. Engage with students for holistic formation

• Answer their questions within 24 hours

• Hold synchronous sessions to address content and spiritual formation

• Walk with students pastorally and as academic guide

• Participate in online discussion for guidance and accountability

5. Curate a hospitable online environment.

6. Facilitate and grade all assignments in a timely manner.

7. Enter final course grades after consultation with the Program Director by the deadline.

8. Alert Program Director to any student issues. This includes performance issues (e.g. failing grades, failing to turn in assignments, etc.) and policy violation issues (e.g. plagiarism).

9. Comply with all pertinent policies and procedures outlined in Abilene Christian University’s Handbook, Instructor Expectations, and those specified by ACU’s College of Leadership and Professional Studies.

10. Other duties, as assigned and directed by lead faculty and/or program director.

B. Participate with other program faculty  in planning, development, implementation of program and curriculum.

1. Provide feedback to the Program Director for program and/or course improvement.

2. Participate in program and faculty meetings

3. Attend/complete program and CLPS faculty training and provide credentialing/records updates as required.

4. Gain and maintain knowledge of trends and information pertaining to the program field through current practice, professional reading, active research and/or continuing education.

Professional Development Requirements

A. Skills

1. Attention to detail and follow through.

2. Time management skills.

3. Maintain confidentiality.

4. Computer proficiency.

5. Excellent verbal communication, written communication, and interpersonal abilities.

6. Ability to collaborate or work independently as the situation requires.

7. Skilled in research, data reading, and implementation.

B. Training Modules Required

1. Microsoft and G-Suite applications

2. Canvas

Qualifications

A. Professional

1. Master’s of Divinity or Doctorate degree in Ministry, Bible, Theology or a related degree from an accredited institution.

2. Past or current full-time experience in vocational ministry.

3. Online teaching experience in higher education in a master shell model with ACU Dallas.

4. Computer literate in software and internet-based applications.

5. Proficient in APA style (formatting, citation requirements, punctuation, etc.)

B. Personal

1. Well respected among adjunct faculty and the ACU system.

2. Ability to view and manage roles and responsibilities in relation to larger mission, goals and perspective of the University.

3. Collaborative nature with other faculty and reports, with the ability to build consensus.

4. Outstanding organizational and project management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.

5. Self-motivated and solves problems, asking for input and initiating solutions as appropriate and reasonable.

6. Capacity to quickly learn new applications and best practices in online andragogy.

7. Willingness to receive additional training and/or faculty mentoring.

8. Ability to demonstrate Christ and peacemaking/peace keeping responses when interacting with students, other faculty and staff.

9. Has a meaningful relationship with the Churches of Christ

10. Has spiritual disciplines in place to remain holistically well (fatih community, Sabbath, prayer, etc.).

Physical Demands

A. The majority of work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; applicants must have the ability to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods of time.

B. Manage conversations in person, online and by phone.

C. Work well under pressure and manage stress well.

D. Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.