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Adjunct Faculty Info

Thank you for your interest in teaching at Indiana Wesleyan University. Through the College of Adult and Professional Studies, many individuals are involved in an exciting "second career" which combines professional experience, teaching skills, and opportunities for involvement in Christian higher education.

Most classes are held one night a week, 6-10 pm. Graduate Education classes meet Saturdays, 8 am-5 pm. Online classes meet asynchronously. Site-based classes are held in Cleveland, Ohio; Louisville, Kentucky; and more than 80 locations in Indiana.

We encourage you to seek additional information about the College of Adult and Professional Studies by visiting about caps.

Open Positions

Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship and leadership.

As a Christian University, IWU is committed to both the academic and spiritual development of our students.

The university is accepting applications for adjunct faculty in the areas of Marketing, Economics, Global issues, Accounting, Finance, Law, Statistics, Legal issues, International Business, Art, Literature, English, Spanish, Photography, Nursing, and Education.

Specific target areas include Bloomington, Columbus, Connersville, Ft. Wayne, Hammond, Indianapolis, Lawrenceburg, Merrillville, Michigan City, Portage, Richmond, Seymour, South Bend and Terre Haute, Indiana; Cincinnati, Cleveland and Dayton, Ohio; and Louisville, Kentucky.

The College of Adult and Professional Studies delivers accessible education to working adult students by providing a degree program in an accelerated format. Our need for adjunct faculty will vary from month to month; therefore, each applicant's application material will be evaluated based on our current faculty needs and his or her specific academic specialty and professional experiences. top

Qualifications

Because of the critical role played by our faculty, high standards of expectation have been established for those who are selected and assigned. The criteria for faculty selection are as follows:

Mission Fit
Applicants should enjoy a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and model and communicate the Christian experience to students as related to life and learning. A Summary of Wesleyan Beliefs*(.pdf) provides imperative information regarding the institution's Christian principles and values.

Academic Qualifications
Master's degree required (doctorate preferred) in appropriate content area.

Professional Experience
Applicants must have several years of practical professional experience in their content area to enhance the nontraditional adult learning experience. Faculty members will be asked to incorporate their theoretical knowledge base and professional experiences in the classroom.

Ability to Facilitate Adult Learning
Applicants must demonstrate appropriate teaching skills to reach adult professionals. The College of Adult and Professional Studies aspires to bridge the gap between theory and practice through the use of practitioner-instructors employing a "facilitative" method of theoretical instruction.

Hiring Process

1. Apply
After reviewing the qualifications above, qualified applicants should submit an application. Applicants can complete the online application here.

2. Initial Interview
If your qualifications match our current faculty needs, you will be contacted by one of the faculty recruiters to arrange an initial interview. The interview is designed to evaluate a candidate's mission fit, academic specialty, professional qualifications, and understanding of nontraditional adult learning.

3. Candidate Evaluation Meeting (for onsite faculty only)
A typical evaluation meeting is held on a weekday, 6-9:30 pm. Applicants gather for an informal evening of small group work and presentations. This provides an opportunity to assess how applicants work with people, conduct themselves during a presentation, and handle the unexpected in a simulated classroom environment.

4. Interview with Program Director
Once an applicant is approved from the evaluation meeting, final hiring approval rests with the appropriate Program Director.

Orientation & Development

New Faculty Workshops
The university provides two New Faculty Workshops to integrate new facilitators into the university system. During day "A," faculty members become aware of the procedures, policies, and practices of being a facilitator for IWU. Faculty members learn how to develop syllabi and many other valuable tools. During day "B," the university's mission, vision, and core values are introduced. Procedures for developing devotionals, lesson plans, and basic teaching strategies are shared.

Mentorship
Before a new facilitator is given their first teaching assignment, opportunity is provided to sit in on actual class sessions. This allows them to observe a group "in action" and see the type of teaching style best suited for that environment, as well as an opportunity for the faculty intern to teach a portion of the class and be evaluated by the facilitator. The mentorship usually lasts 2 to 6 weeks.

First Teaching Assignment
A member of the evaluation team will visit the new facilitator during his/her first or second class. This is an opportunity to support all of the good things that the new faculty member is doing and on occasion, to make the new facilitator aware of changes that might enhance their facilitation.

Complete an online application.