What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor position at Oklahoma Wesleyan University?
Feb 3, 2025
Adjunct Instructor Job Description
Location: Bartlesville Campus or Online, depending on course
Job Type: Part-time, Contract
Position Summary
Oklahoma Wesleyan University (OKWU) is seeking qualified and passionate adjunct professors to teach in several areas including but not limited to education, health sciences, humanities, business, exercise science, math and science, and ministry. The adjunct professor will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student engagement, and promoting academic excellence in alignment with the OKWU mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver course materials, including lectures, assignments, and assessments, in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
- Provide instruction in a manner that integrates a biblical worldview with academic excellence.
- Foster an engaging and supportive learning environment for students.
- Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Maintain availability for student consultation and support.
- Adhere to OKWU academic policies and procedures.
- Utilize the university’s learning management system (LMS) for communication, grading, and course delivery (if applicable).
Qualifications And Credentialing
Qualified adjuncts will satisfy credentialing requirements in one of two ways:
- Standard Credentialing: A professor must have successfully earned one degree level above where s/he is teaching. For example, a master’s degree is required for a bachelor’s course; a doctoral degree is required for a post-graduate course.
- Alternate Credentialing: The candidate who is not immediately qualified by standard credentialing process can submit a portfolio and be alternatively credentialed to teach a course. This portfolio takes into consideration education, experience, and professional development. The dean of the course assesses the portfolio for alternative credentialing.
To be considered qualified for an adjunct position at OKWU, an applicant should be able to
- engage professionally with colleagues regarding the learning objectives for program graduates, as well as possess the knowledge, skills and dispositions appropriate to the credential awarded;
- develop the exercise of intellectual inquiry and the acquisition, application and integration of broad learning and skills integral to the educational program in which she or he teaches, and
- assess student learning through the ongoing collection and analysis of appropriate data.
Additional Considerations and Preferences
- Prior teaching experience at the college/university level is preferred.
- Commitment to integrating faith and learning in an academic setting.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to use technology effectively in the classroom and online teaching environments.
- A dedication to the mission and values of Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
- Experience with online teaching and learning management systems (Brightspace)
- Industry experience related to the subject area.
- A commitment to fostering a learning environment focused on critical thinking
About Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a Christian liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual development, and servant leadership. The university is committed to preparing students to impact the world for Christ through rigorous academics and a biblical worldview.
To Apply
To apply for this position please complete our application
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 918-335-6273 or humanresources@okwu.edu
As a biblically-centered Christian university of The Wesleyan Church, Oklahoma Wesleyan University models a way of thought, a way of life, and a way of faith. It is a place of serious study, honest questions, and critical engagement, all in the context of a liberal arts community that honors the primacy of Jesus Christ, the priority of Scripture, the pursuit of Truth, and the practice of Wisdom. Nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, the University offers a thriving academic community. It is located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, a city of approximately 30,000 residents known for its strong schools and its appreciation for the arts. Bartlesville is the home of the annual OKMozart Festival and of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower. It is located in the beautiful Green Country region of northeast Oklahoma, forty-five miles north of Tulsa.
