GFC Online Adjunct Instructor of Art

George Fox University announces a part-time, adjunct instructor position in George Fox Connect teaching General Education art courses. This position will teach an Introduction to Art course and other art-related topics as per the candidate's expertise. George Fox Connect offers eight-week General Education courses in an asynchronous online format.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. 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 individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare a syllabus and course site (all classes have an approved textbook, established learning outcomes, and sample syllabi).
• Prepare content that reflects course learning outcomes and fosters experiential learning.
• Ensure that students are fully known in an online learning environment.
• Foster a safe and engaging learning environment for all students, encouraging transformational learning.
• Encourage students to excel, providing consistent communication regarding their performance and progress in the course.
• Use the Canvas learning management system for all course work.
• Grade and return student work within one week of submission.
• Complete GFC Adjunct Faculty Training and engage with peers at monthly meetings as able.
• Stay informed about changes and innovations in your field.
• Adhere to GFC and GFU policy guides.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in art or a related degree required; terminal degree preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in online teaching preferred.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students required; demonstrated experience in this area preferred.
• All applicants must express a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a local church. In addition, professors agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.
• Candidates must have legal authority to permanently work in the U.S. and be a resident of one of the following states: California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Washington.

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 Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Integration of Faith and Learning Essay*
• Teaching Philosophy

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.

Questions may be directed to: Dr. Jennie Harrop, Associate Dean, George Fox Connect.

*INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING ESSAY George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries)

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