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Communicating in a 21st-Century Ministry Context– Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Theology

Role overview

Qualifications

  • PhD or DMin from an accredited college or university with coursework in homiletics and communication
  • At least two years professional experience in ministry or teaching at the postsecondary level

Responsibilities

  • Equip students with the required skill set
  • Facilitate classroom discussions
  • Assess student performance
  • Prepare students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Teaching

About the company

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Grand Canyon University

  • Higher Education
  • 1,001–5,000
GCU is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. GCU helps students find their purpose with next-generation education, including over 200 academic programs in high-demand fields. GCU offers traditional students and working professionals generous scholarship opportunities, student support resources, on-campus state-of-the-art facilities, dynamic online classrooms, innovative learning experiences and more. For more information visit gcu.edu.

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Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University


Join Grand Canyon University’s College of Theology as an adjunct faculty member on our traditional ground campus. The College of Theology offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Christian Studies, with areas of focus including Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Biblical Studies, and Christian Leadership.


Adjunct faculty provide engaging, high-quality instruction using innovative teaching methods, current technology, and relevant industry practices. If you are passionate about ministry, education, and supporting students in their academic and spiritual growth, we encourage you to apply.


Why Work at GCU:


  • Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Perks and Discounts

Course: Communicating in a 21st-Century Ministry Context


This course prepares students to address various aspects of communication in a local church ministry setting. Emphasis is placed on the various opportunities and challenges to communicate the gospel in small groups, Bible study, and discipleship programs. In addition, the course addresses the need to develop communication skills for a contemporary ministry context. 


What You Will Do:


Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance, and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. Other main responsibilities include the following:


  • Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom.
  • Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes.
  • Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes.
  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications: Please read carefully and ensure you meet qualifications before submitting your application.

  • Minimum: PhD or DMin from an accredited college or university with coursework in homeletics and communication AND
    • At least two years professional experience in ministry or teaching at the postsecondary level.

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