Job type:

Part Time Department:

Social Sciences Part-Time Social Science Faculty Accepting applications About this position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Southern Wesleyan University's College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions in

Social Science:

Psychology, Human Services and Sociology (on campus and possibly online undergraduate). The focus of the Social Sciences Division at Southern Wesleyan University is on understanding individual and corporate human experience and behavior across a variety of cultural-historical contexts and applying that understanding to enhancing human experience and performance. To that end, the mission of the Social Sciences Division is to challenge and enable students to develop their skills and talents to effectively process, analyze, and synthesize a wide variety of information within the context of a Christian worldview. Students and faculty are called to apply these skills and talents to better understand and to more effectively serve God and creation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Courses will be taught in the on-campus undergraduate program on SWU's main campus in Central, South Carolina and or in the online Psychology and Sociology programs Participate in curriculum development for the programs Engage in program development, student learning outcomes assessment. Demonstrate servant-leadership by engaging in service activities within the university and the larger community.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Academic. A master's degree or earned doctorate in an area of Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or closely related field. The entry level of the candidate will be determined by terminal degree, qualifications and experience. Mission and Lifestyle Expectations. The university is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Wesleyan-Holiness theological tradition. In light of SWU's unapologetically Christ-centered mission, all employees are expected to embrace the university's Statement of Faith, respect its Wesleyan heritage, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations. To view the university's profile, visit About SWU at http://www.swu.edu/about-swu/ . Technology. SWU is committed to maximizing the use of technology in its daily operations and in achieving its strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be comfortable and familiar with the use of technology within the academic environment, including distance learning and learning management systems, web-based, and PC applications, including all Microsoft Office 365 applications. Pre-employment Screening. Employment is contingent on the completion a criminal background screening. Before You Apply Applicants should be prepared to provide written responses, as follows:

• Personal Christian testimony
• Personal ministry, church involvement or spiritual growth
• Approach to teaching
• Integration of faith and learning in your teaching In addition to completion of the online application, be prepared to provide the following digital documents
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial transcripts
• Letters of reference (2 professional)