Job Details: Job Location: Manhattan Christian College - Manhattan, KS, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Adjunct Instructor (On Campus): History of American Christianity    Adjunct instructors teach one or more on-campus courses in their area of expertise. The instructor may also have the opportunity to teach a section of a course online.    Work Activities  The following represent the general teaching activities for this position but are not exhaustive.    Teaching Activities  Facilitate face-to-face classroom experiences  Lecture  Group Discussions  Experiential Learning Activities  Facilitate online learning experiences (if available)  Course design  Instructional Videos  Variety of Instructional Materials  Create a syllabus that clearly communicates the course schedule and how formative and summative assignments meet the course objectives  Update syllabi for each course offering to reflect updated resources  Utilize MCC’s LMS  Post assignments and resources  Communicate with students regarding course material and assignments  Keep an up-to-date grade book  Prepare for class sessions utilizing a system of lesson planning conducive to the professor’s style  Participate in course assessment in conjunction with the general studies department head  Follow established expectations and protocols for the general studies department    Tools & Equipment  Adjunct instructors use computers, copy machines, classroom projectors/monitors, and other teaching tools regularly.     Job Context  Adjunct instructors spend most of their time in a climate-controlled classroom. Workspace is available in the faculty commons. Physical demands include movement between classrooms, campus buildings, and offices. Relationally, the position requires communication with other professors and the general studies department head as needed.        Work Performance  The VP of Academics evaluates the work performance of each professor.    Classroom Success Measurement Tools:  Meeting course outcomes  Student evaluations  Observations from the VP of Academics, the General Studies Department Head, or other peers  Compensation Information  Adjunct instructor pay is $818 per credit hour. All courses are 3 credit hours.     Competencies  Upon hire, the adjunct instructor must meet the following criteria:  At least 18 graduate credit hours in their field (a master’s degree is preferred)  Teaching experience at the high school or college undergraduate level  Computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)  Experience with learning management systems  Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills  Active listening skills  The ability to adapt and maintain a positive orientation to change and to learn new methodologies, technologies, and systems  A strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and complete all job responsibilities  The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and productivity  The ability to make decisions and meet deadlines  The ability to navigate conflict  Relationship skills that demonstrate emotional maturity and the ability to connect with students and other employees  A demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith     Manhattan Christian College is an independent college affiliated with independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. Because of the distinctive mission of the institution, applicants affiliated with the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ (Stone-Campbell Movement) are preferred. Those not connected with this movement should be able to support MCC’s values and statement of faith: https://mccks.edu/about-mcc/who-we-are/    For more information, contact Dr. Brian Medaris, General Studies Department Head, at [email protected]  Qualifications: