George Fox Digital (GFD) Instructor

George Fox University's George Fox Digital (GFD) department is seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to serve as a GFD Instructor and support online courses offered to undergraduate students.

About the Job:

At George Fox University, we place a high value on excellent teaching-both in person and online. Through George Fox Digital (GFD), our online course offerings serve an increasing number of our university's undergraduate students. In our current expansion, we seek full-time digital administrators who can partner with subject matter experts to design courses and work in a team of GFD Instructors to deliver online courses.

A GFD Instructor is responsible for teaching courses in their discipline, approximately 9 credit hours across the academic year, and working in our Digital Design team to deliver specific online courses in undergraduate and graduate programs. Our GFD Instructors work with subject matter experts in designing courses that provide an excellent educational experience for students by way of enhanced communication and organization of the course.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the George Fox Digital leadership and Digital Design team to determine project priorities, confirm teaching schedules, and sustain the specific work rhythm that GFD courses require.
• Working closely with subject matter experts in designing courses in the GFD Instructor's discipline.
• Working closely with online instructors assigned to courses in the GFD Instructor's discipline to ensure students have transformative educational experiences.
• Participating in the Digital Design team responsibilities. This includes:
  • Maintaining the GFD course template on Canvas to assure design continuity across all courses.
  • Working in the GFD Digital Design team to continuously evaluate instructional content, student engagement, assignments, and assessments.
  • Serving as a liaison to our Disability and Accessibility office, managing the system of DAS contracts between online instructors and students, and ensuring that students receive proper accommodations (e.g., extra time on quizzes, closed captioning coordinated through the GFU IT services, etc.).
• Other duties may include assisting the George Fox Digital team with projects within the scope of its mission, as well as working with the Digital Design team on key GFD initiatives.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

A day in the life of this position:

The GFD Instructor can expect a daily routine revolving around engaging with students in instruction through various interactions (e.g., email, phone, web conferencing, and in-person meetings), with a focus on facilitating success in the Instructor's course(s) The GFD Instructor will engage daily with colleagues in the Digital Design team to contribute to projects and perform administrative and educational assessments throughout the stages of program and course delivery. The GFD Instructor can expect to work collaboratively in the Digital Design team with subject matter experts in course design.

A general week would likely include (percentages represent general expectations; actual weekly allocation of hours may vary):

• Instruction and assessment in assigned courses: 20%
• Communication with students: 20%
• Design and maintenance of course sites: 45%
• Integration and maintenance of DAS accommodations: 5%
• Attendance of meetings (departmental, team, etc.): 5%
• Professional development: 5%

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Areas of expertise, at Masters level or above, in: Writing and Literature; Psychology and Sociology; Theology
• Online teaching and course design experience.
• A strong communication skills and ability to maintain active and timely communication during the workweek with members in project teams and with students in course instruction..
• Experience and knowledge working with a diverse student demographic.
• An understanding of disability and accessibility issues; commitment to providing all students with equitable access to course materials.
• A willingness and ability to occasionally work on nights and weekends as course rhythms require.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, 11 months of the year (0.92 FTE)
  • Occasional work on nights and weekends as course rhythms require.
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Director of Digital Learning

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-friendly: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.
  
  

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.
  

Application Procedures - kindly apply only through this website

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Letter of Interest and Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's largest private and nationally recognized Christian University!

**This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.
**Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.

Salary : $44,100 - $62,475