Academic Faculty, Adjunct - Baptist University of the AmericasBaptist University of the Americas

Baptist University of the Americas

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                        Academic Faculty, Adjunct

DEPARTMENT:       Division of Academic Affairs

REPORTS TO:          Dean of Academic Affairs

SUPERVISES:           N/A

CREATED:                May 20, 2025

BASIC FUNCTION: The Baptist University of the Américas in San Antonio, Texas is looking for an experienced Academic Instructors. Instructors are responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the University's core values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Instructors must meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with University policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A master's degree from an accredited institution is required. A doctorate is preferred. Academic preparation in teaching field must include eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in the discipline to be taught. Teaching experience and relevant work experience are desired.

FIELDS SOUGHT

Baptist University of the Américas is seeking adjunct instructors in the following fields: Accounting, Art, Bible, Business, Government, History, Mathematics, Ministry, Music, Psychology, Sociology, Speech, and Theology.

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

1. Maintain necessary communication and provide feedback to students; Demonstrate good classroom management ability.
2. Assess and evaluate student progress throughout the duration of the course; Ensure timely assignment completion.
3. Develop and deliver lesson plans that utilize a broad range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies.
4. Administer academic assessments for the purpose of evaluating student progress for meeting academic learning targets and progress in language acquisition.
5. Maintain complete and accurate records of student progress and evidence of growth and progress.
6. Provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that encourages student responsibility and incorporates challenging instructional strategies.
7. Adapt curriculum to provide individual, small group, and/or remedial instruction as to meet the needs of individual students and subgroups of students.
8. Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.

POSITION EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES:

NOTE: These requirements represent minimum levels in order to perform the job on a satisfactory basis. Candidates must have the ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Instructors are responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the University's core values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Instructors must meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with University policies and procedures.
2. Requires proficient ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions dealing with abstract variables.
3. Proven track record of simultaneously and effectively managing multiple tasks. Preferred proficient understanding of project management, development procedures and continuous improvement.
4. Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different functions and all levels required. Excellent team player.
5. Demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills.
6. Requires a strong sense of diplomacy and demonstrated success in developing strong collaborative relationships with organizational peers and outside colleagues.
7. Requires recognized ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization.
8. Ability to minimize risk to the University.
9. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.

POSITION CRITICAL SKILLS:

NOTE: These requirements represent minimum levels in order to perform the job on a satisfactory basis. Candidates must have the ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.

In addition to meeting the University’s education and experience requirements, academic instructors are expected to demonstrate:

1. Outstanding personal and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Excellent organizational skills.
3. The ability to keep concise records.
4. A sensitivity to the development stages and well-being of students.
5. The ability to incorporate current technology into the classroom environment.
6. The ability to facilitate group discussion, analyze situations, and draw conclusions.
7. The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans.
9. The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours.
10. The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships.

POSITION CRITICAL BEHAVIORS:

NOTE: These requirements represent minimum levels in order to perform the job on a satisfactory basis.
Candidates must have the ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Team Player. Work effectively with others in the organization and outside the formal lines of authority (i.e., peers, students and senior leadership, and the like) to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems. Includes considering the impact of your decisions on others.
2. Critical Thinking. The ability to actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and/or evaluate information as a guide to belief and action.
3. Bias for Action. The propensity to act or decide without customary analysis or sufficient information to achieve critical goals or objectives. Includes responsible risk-taking.
4. Self-Starter. Demonstrate initiative to take action to achieve goals beyond what is necessarily called for. Includes the ability to work in a less structured environment.
5. Customer Service Orientation. Make efforts to listen to and understand the customer (both internal and external), anticipate customer needs and give high priority to customer satisfaction.
6. Self-Confidence. Demonstrate initiative, confidence in oneself, resiliency and a willingness to take responsibility for personal actions. Have the courage to voice views that are unpopular.
7. The ability to balance an attention to detail with the cost and benefit of doing so.
8. Maintain effectiveness in varying environments, tasks and responsibilities, or with various types of people. Stay agile in the face of change.

BAPTIST UNIVERSITY OF THE AMERICAS VALUES:

NOTE: Baptist University of the Américas follows Christ-centered values administered with professional excellence. Organizational values are critical because they define Baptist University of the Américas (BUA) personality and provide our employees clarity about how to behave.

1. Core Values. Our Core Values are behavioral traits that are inherent in BUA; they are:
   Christ —Centered (Self-sacrificing, forgiving and biblical)
   b. Baptist (identity, and foundational)
   c. Holistic in our teaching and learning (dedicated to the mission and purpose of BUA in higher
   education.
   d. Integrity (with our responsibility and respect toward others.)
   e. Cross-Cultural Competency
   f. Hospitality (providing customer service, internally and externally)
   g. Community
   h. Servant Spirit (humble, treat others with respect, put others first, team player); and
   i. Passion-driven (dedicated to the mission and purpose of BUA, persevere, reliable, work hard).
2. Expected Values. BUA also holds all employees accountable for those traits which represent minimum behavioral standards: Honesty, Integrity, Respect for Others, Hardworking, Fair-minded, Accountable, and Responsible.

NOTE: Baptist University o/the Américas complies with all the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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