What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct SCOPE Course Facilitator position at Bob Jones University?
Summary: A part-time, temporary adjunct position to facilitate an online course that allows you to integrate a Christian worldview with expertise in your teaching discipline.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate an online course in the teaching discipline of expertise
- Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline and make continuous efforts to improve instructional quality
- Plan, develop, and use a variety of facilitation methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives
- Model empathy, awareness, and relational presence to cultivate an authentic online learning community
- Respond in a timely manner to all student communication
- Demonstrate competence in integrating technology in a virtual classroom and willingness to explore new facilitation methods
- Evaluate students to measure progress toward achievement of course objectives and inform students of their progress in the course in a timely manner
- Keep accurate student records and submit related assessment reports and forms within requested timelines
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Master's degree with (18) graduate hours in teaching discipline is required; terminal degree preferred; certification in area of course facilitation preferred
- Five years of work experience in the areas of online or resident course facilitation
- Official transcript required for employment and written proof of certification in area of expertise
- Effective oral and written communication skills in an online setting
- Organizational abilities in online course facilitation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Master’s degree is required for undergrad facilitation
- A terminal or MFA degree is required for graduate facilitation
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview.
