Requirements

  • An active Christian commitment and a theology that supports the values and mission of the university
  • A master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college/university related to the subject the faculty member would teach and earned a minimum of 2 years prior to appointment
  • A minimum of five years of recent work experience related to the subject the faculty member would teach; K-12 teaching/administrative experience, if applying to teach in the education programs
  • Previous teaching, training, and/or experience with adult learners and classroom management technology
  • Online candidates should be experienced with one or more classroom learning platforms.

Responsibilites

  • Facilitate student learning and build an intentional learning community in which students are encouraged to express their ideas.
  • Onground faculty must be available to teach evenings at both campus and off-campus sites.
  • Online faculty must be available to respond to postings at least 4 times weekly and to email inquiries within 24 hours during the course period.

 

Expectations

Cornerstone University is committed to academic excellence; therefore, expectations of its faculty include

  • Completion of New Faculty Orientation and Christian Worldview tutorials prior to first appointment
  • Participation in at least two faculty development workshops and two other professional development activities each year
  • Participation in curriculum review, as requested 
  • Participation in commencement and other special events, as requested 
  • Staying current in his/her field through reading, research, writing, professional or continuing education, and other professional or scholarly endeavors

Additional responsibilities and expectations are found on the following adjunct instructor job descriptions.

 

On-ground/Blended Adjunct Faculty Job Description

Online Adjunct Faculty Job Description