The adjunct faculty member will teach up to two courses per semester fully in Spanish in an online format and may be responsible for developing and recording courses and materials in Spanish. Responsibilities also include engaging with students and providing feedback via the Canvas Learning Management System.
Adjunct, Talbot en Español Talbot School of Theology is now accepting applications for part-time adjunct faculty for Talbot en Español courses, which are taught fully in Spanish (Degree programs: Maestría en Artes con concentración en Exposición Bíblica, Maestría en Ministerio y Liderazgo Cristianos con una concentración en Ministerio y Liderazgo y Maestría en Divinidad con concentración en Ministerios Pastorales y Generales).
Preferred candidates live in Southern California.
● Teach up to 2 courses per semester in Spanish in an online format. ● Potentially develop and record Talbot courses and materials fully in Spanish. ● Engage with and provide feedback to students via learning activities and assessment of assignments submitted through the Learning Management System (i.e., Canvas) ● Demonstrate excellent communication, accountability, and initiative, along with a strong Christian commitment and interest in the integration of faith with learning.
Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate: ● Completed doctorate (or equivalent) in a theological field (Bible Exposition, New Testament, Old Testament, Theology, Spiritual Formation, Christian Ministry) strongly preferred. ● Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Talbot School of Theology. ● Experience teaching in Spanish in a relevant theological field. ● Excellent teaching skills, preferably in graduate-level online courses in Spanish. ● Strong communication skills in English and Spanish (written and oral). ● Strong organizational skills. ● Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Mac and PC computers, Canvas LMS, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat. ● Strong, stable and mature Christian faith. ● The commitment to maintain a lifestyle consistent with sound Christian principles and the standards of conduct of Biola University. Talbot School of Theology is one of eight schools that comprise Biola University. As a part of the University, Talbot serves both graduate and undergraduate students. Biola University is a protestant evangelical Christian university in which faculty affirm personal faith in Jesus Christ, endorse a university statement of Christian faith and community values, and are committed to the integration of faith and learning. Candidates must be willing to support Biola’s mission and preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a clear commitment to the integration of faith into their scholarship and teaching. See Biola's Theological Positions at www.biola.edu/about/theological-positions and Talbot's Statement on Men and Women at Talbot www.biola.edu/talbot/men-and-women. Applicants for this job must believe to be true all of the tenets contained in each of those documents. Biola is accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Talbot is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Biola University and Talbot School of Theology do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, sex, age, or physical disability. However, as a private religious institution, the university reserves the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices.
Adjunct per instructional hour rate ranges from $1,722 - $2,025
Ideal candidates should possess a completed doctorate or equivalent in a theological field and must demonstrate experience teaching in Spanish within a relevant theological area, preferably at the graduate online level. Strong proficiency in both English and Spanish, along with commitment to the Christian mission of Talbot School of Theology, is essential.