Adjunct Instructor - Business

Position Summary:

The Business Department at Arizona Christian University invites applications for an adjunct instructor. The instructor's primary duty is to instruct undergraduate courses in Business and other courses as needed.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• · Master's degree in Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• · A minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience in the field business is highly desirable
• · Experience with various instructional delivery systems including integration of technology into coursework.
• · Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• · Strong written and oral presentation skills
• · Strong organizational skills
• · Evidence of Christian commitment with interest in and ability to integrate faith and learning

Duties, Tasks, Responsibilities (List as many categories as necessary):

• · Supervision and instruction of students in classroom and/or lab settings
• · Development of written syllabi and required course materials
• · Evaluation of subject matter taught and maintenance of student records
• · Preparation and grading of exams
• · Developing and enhancing knowledge and teaching skills of the respective discipline through attendance at conferences, seminars, and/or workshops
• · Maintaining office hours to advise and assist students
• · Participation in departmental and university-wide meetings and committees
• · Participation in curriculum and program development and assessment
• · Other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair
• · Provide spiritual support and prayer to students and staff

Working Conditions:

• · Requires the ability to read, write, see, hear, and speak clearly.
• · Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, reach or sit for long periods of time.
• · Requires working on a computer, PC or laptop; ability to work these and office related equipment.
• · May be required to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• · Moderate noise.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics of management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

To apply: All applicants must subscribe to ACU’s statement of faith and Core Commitments. Applicants must use ACU’s online hiring portal.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• · Master's degree in Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• · A minimum of three years of higher education teaching experience in the field business is highly desirable
• · Experience with various instructional delivery systems including integration of technology into coursework.
• · Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• · Strong written and oral presentation skills
• · Strong organizational skills
• · Evidence of Christian commitment with interest in and ability to integrate faith and learning