Overview
Nelson University, Waxahachie, TX is seeking applicants for adjunct faculty openings in the Behavioral Sciences and Community Services Department.
Position Description: Teach adjunct undergraduate and graduate level courses in Psychology and Counseling, both online and on-campus.
Time Frame
Start Date: August 2024
Responsibilities
Prepare and oversee the delivery of undergraduate and graduate level courses in Psychology and Counseling in online and on-campus modes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
· A degree in a Psychology or Counseling field with sufficient courses in Psychology and Counseling to be able to teach undergraduate Psychology and Counseling courses from a college, seminary, or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university. A terminal degree is required to teach graduate level courses.
· A commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality.
· Faith, mission and community lifestyle standards that meet University expectations.
· Willingness to embrace and support Nelson's core values of servant leadership.
How to Apply
Submit a complete application package online at
www.nelson.edu/employment, by completing the fields to the right of this screen under “Apply here”. These fields contain intake information. After clicking submit application, you will be taken to the Nelson Employment Application, where you will be asked to list references and previous employment positions.
Once we've reviewed your application and resume and determine that you will be moving to the next step of the process, we'll reach out to request the following items:
1. Copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions (must be from a regionally accredited school). During preliminary interviews, we may photocopy these transcripts. However, as your candidacy formalizes, we'll need official transcripts.
2. A 3-5 page excerpt of a paper you completed for any graduate-level work.
3. A written expression of your philosophy of Christian Higher Education.
4. Two letters of reference, including one pastoral reference, if available. (E.g. If you attend a mega church, you may or may not know the senior pastor, so it is acceptable to ask any minister familiar with your faith to write a letter of reference for you.)
5. Completion of the Faculty Application Survey: Faith and Mission Alignment document
Employment Classification: This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Nelson University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse academic community within our faith-based environment.
For information concerning this position contact:
Dr. John Savell, Chair of the Behavioral Sciences and Community Services Department
jsavell@nelson.edu
O: 972.825.4666
