Language & Literature Adjunct

Mission and Purpose Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling. Oklahoma Christian University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions in several disciplines and assignments to courses for delivery through various modalities, including on-campus and online. Required qualifications vary from department to department, but a discipline-related master’s degree or a combination of education and relevant professional experience is generally required. Candidates with terminal degrees and other specialized training are also highly desired. Specific requirements can be found in each adjunct job post. Adjunct appointments are part-time (typically one or two courses) and made on a semester-by-semester basis but often result in recurring assignments within a regular course rotation. Adjunct openings frequently occur with short notice, so the Oklahoma Christian Human Resources office accepts adjunct applications at all times. This is an on-campus, in-person position. Department The Department of Language & Literature is seeking adjuncts to teach courses in the English Language and Literature I and II and to instruct first-year composition classes during the fall and spring semesters. Adjunct faculty in English are instructors-of-record and are responsible for planning lessons, developing assignments and activities, grading and returning student work, and holding classes as scheduled by the University. Additional duties include organizing office hours, answering emails promptly, administering course evaluations, and meeting College of Liberal Arts and English Department deadlines. Primary Qualifications A Master’s and/or Doctorate in an appropriate discipline and higher education teaching experience is required. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the ability to communicate and positively engage students and colleagues across racial, gender, and cultural barriers. The successful candidate must be an active member of a local church. Must be available for morning, afternoon, and/or evening sessions as assigned. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, and students; using tact, discretion, and independent judgment. Teaching Responsibilities Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, and via email. Ability to teach with ample real-world experience. Ability to show confidence in teaching and to present to a class. Technologically savvy: Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), email, online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students. Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general. A clear understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment. Performance of the job requires creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving. An incumbent must use tact and diplomacy. Following school standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work‑habits concerns are required. Salary and Benefits Salary is commensurate with degree level. Timetable Application screening is ongoing and continues each semester based on enrollment and departmental needs. As candidates advance through the screening process, additional materials may be requested. To apply click the button below. Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in employment, admissions, or the provision of services, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, subject to the following provisions, the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the University is controlled by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are members of the Church of Christ. The University operates within the Christian-oriented aims, ideals, and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus, as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™