"Part-time Social Sciences Faculty "

About this position

Part-Time Social Science Faculty 

Accepting applications 

About this position 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Southern Wesleyan University’s College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions in Social Science: Psychology, Human Services and Sociology (on campus and possibly online undergraduate).    

The focus of the Social Sciences Division at Southern Wesleyan University is on understanding individual and corporate human experience and behavior across a variety of cultural-historical contexts and applying that understanding to enhancing human experience and performance. To that end, the mission of the Social Sciences Division is to challenge and enable students to develop their skills and talents to effectively process, analyze, and synthesize a wide variety of information within the context of a Christian worldview. Students and faculty are called to apply these skills and talents to better understand and to more effectively serve God and creation. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Courses will be taught in the on-campus undergraduate program on SWU’s main campus in Central, South Carolina and or in the online Psychology and Sociology programs 
2. Participate in curriculum development for the programs 
3. Engage in program development, student learning outcomes assessment. 
4. Demonstrate servant-leadership by engaging in service activities within the university and the larger community. 

About our ideal candidate

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS 

1. Academic. A master’s degree or earned doctorate in an area of Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or closely related field. The entry level of the candidate will be determined by terminal degree, qualifications and experience.   
2. Mission and Lifestyle Expectations. The university is a Christian liberal arts institution in the Wesleyan-Holiness theological tradition. In light of SWU’s unapologetically Christ-centered mission, all employees are expected to embrace the university’s Statement of Faith, respect its Wesleyan heritage, and adhere to its lifestyle expectations. To view the university’s profile, visit About SWU at http://www.swu.edu/about-swu/.  
3. Technology. SWU is committed to maximizing the use of technology in its daily operations and in achieving its strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be comfortable and familiar with the use of technology within the academic environment, including distance learning and learning management systems, web-based, and PC applications, including all Microsoft Office 365 applications. 
4. Pre-employment Screening. Employment is contingent on the completion a criminal background screening. 

Before You Apply 

Applicants should be prepared to provide written responses, as follows: 

·        Personal Christian testimony 

·        Personal ministry, church involvement or spiritual growth 

·        Approach to teaching 

·        Integration of faith and learning in your teaching 

In addition to completion of the online application, be prepared to provide the following digital documents 

·        Cover letter 

·        Curriculum vita 

·        Unofficial transcripts 

·        Letters of reference (2 professional) 

About us 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Southern Wesleyan University to provide and maintain equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including but not limited to lactation), disability, genetic information, veteran-status, age, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law, unless a bona fide occupational qualification applies. The University reserves its right to operate as a church-related institution and to develop policies consistent with the religious tenets of its sponsoring denomination, The Wesleyan Church, and is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).

University Mission

Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. In addition to specific academic requirements, SWU provides quality undergraduate and graduate programs in a distinctively Christian environment that fosters the integration of faith, learning, and living. Candidates for employment must support the Christian mission of the university and give evidence of successful professional experience, mature faith, and consistent Christian lifestyle.

To view the university's profile, visit About SWU. To learn more about The Wesleyan Church--it's history, beliefs, and position on current issues--visit wesleyan.org/about. Applicants for employment are encouraged to view the following links providing additional information about how our campus community lives out these beliefs and practices.

Statement of Purpose

Doctrinal Statement

Community Expectations

University Core Values

Christ Centered: Purpose, Scholarship, Community, Transformation

• Purpose: A specific calling for a unique role in our world.
• Scholarship: Academic excellence in an innovative faith-centered environment.
• Community: Belonging to a connected and compassionate body of learners.
• Transformation: Christ’s redemptive work in individual and corporate life.

We believe that every individual has a God given purpose, brought to fruition by the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit and the challenge of scholarship. As we participate in a consecrated community of learners we are continuously transformed into the image of Christ both individually and corporately.