ADJUNCT FACULTY IN ENGLISH
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POSITION:Adjunct Faculty in EnglishDESCRIPTION:East Texas Baptist University invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in English. The position begins January 13, 2025 and will include teaching up to 9 credit hours per semester of ENGL 1302: Rhetoricand Composition II. QUALIFICATIONS:ETBU seeks a qualified individual with an earned Master's degree and 18 hours in English. The ideal candidate should have some teaching experience at the undergraduate level and a strong commitment to academic scholarship and teaching, as well as the ability to communicate well with students and colleagues. Candidates must possess an appreciation and commitment to teach in Christian higher education through the integration of biblical faith and learning. Candidates must demonstrate a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Faculty must live lifestyles consistent with the University's biblical standards of morality, temperance, stewardship, as well as membership and active participation in the faculty members' local Christian church. ETBU faculty are required to participate in the life of the University via faculty/department/school meetings, University Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship group studies, committee participation, local community ministry involvement, and attendance at campus activities and events.CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT:The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths. Employee must support ETBU's distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning. Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students' intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation. Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists. Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church, and regularly attends church. Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events. Employee provides active support of the spiritual, intellectual, and educational ideals, values, activities, and objectives of East Texas Baptist University; and conforms to Christian standards of faith and service.THE UNIVERSITY:East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT), ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as well as the Resolution on Sexual Ethics (2009) and the Resolution on Transgender Issues (2015) as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission, governance, and policy. In compliance with federal law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. Under federal law, East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission.APPLICATIONS:Complete the university application using the Apply button, and upload the following documents:

Letter of Application

Personal Testimony of Christian Faith

Curriculum Vita

Statement of Philosophy of Teaching which includes an articulation of a personal approach to the integration of biblical faith and learning through a Christian worldview

Official transcripts from all schools attended (Academic Affairs, East Texas Baptist University, One Tiger Drive, Marshall, TX 75670-1498 or to ...@etbu.edu)

Contact information (e-mail, mailing address, necessary phone numbers) for at least three professional references.

For additional information contact: Dr. Amy Carpenter Chair, Department of Languages and Literature Email: ...@etbu.edu Phone: (903) ###-####DEADLINES:Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin as suitable applications are received.