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Location

Dallas, Texas

Quick overview

The faculty member is responsible for fulfilling teaching assignments, supporting the university's mission, and participating in faculty meetings and workshops. They are also expected to develop course syllabi, mentor students, and contribute to program improvement.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in psychology, or a Master's degree with 18 hours in the discipline. Additionally, they must be a Christian and an active member of a local Baptist Church.

postgraduate degreeCommunicationMentoringCurriculum DevelopmentTeachingProgram ImprovementServant LeadershipStudent EngagementCommittee ParticipationAcademic AdvisingInstructional MethodsFaith IntegrationOffice Hours ManagementFaculty Meetings AttendanceChristian ConductCourse Syllabi DevelopmentWorkshops Participation

Job description

Basic responsibilities

  • 1.
  • Fulfill the duties as a faculty member in accordance with the faculty contract.
  • 2.
  • Fulfill teaching assignments, including teaching the appropriate load each semester.
  • 3.
  • Support the mission statement of the University.
  • 4.
  • Abide by the listed dates and deadlines in the Academic calendar.
  • 5.
  • Attend monthly faculty council meetings as well as each faculty workshop.
  • 6.
  • Contribute to and participate in the annual report and program description of the discipline.
  • Cooperate in improving the program and the quality of the curriculum on an annual basis based on the annual report or program description.
  • 7.
  • Attend meetings called by department chair or dean.
  • 8.
  • Attend commencement services according to University policy.
  • 9.
  • Develop appropriate course syllabi for classes.
  • 10.
  • Model for students a high regard for scholarship.
  • Be an example of a servant leader.
  • 11.
  • Use a variety of methods of instruction in the classroom.
  • 12.
  • Integrate faith and learning in the classroom and in preparation of the course.
  • 13.
  • Meet in the classroom at appropriate times.
  • If an online class, communicate regularly online, maintaining the University policy of responding to a student’s inquiry within 48 hours.
  • 14.
  • Communicate with dean, office staff, and/or department chair if out of the office or absent from class.
  • 15.
  • Maintain consistent office hours, including the posting of 10 hours per week.
  • 16.
  • Serve responsibly on appointed committees.
  • 17.
  • Provide careful and responsible academic advising for students.
  • 18.
  • Mentor students each semester by contacting, encouraging, and coaching them along the way.
  • 19.
  • Participate in the summer advising times for freshmen and transfers.
  • 20.
  • Reflect Christian conduct in relation to colleagues, administration, Board of Trustees, students, parents, and the public in general.
  • 21.
  • Accept and follow all policies, rules, and regulations of Dallas Baptist University as approved and amended by the Board of Trustees and/or the President of the University.
  • Carry out other duties as deemed necessary by the administration.
  • 22.
  • Abide by the Faculty Personnel Policies and the Articles of Faith.

Work schedule

This is a full-time faculty position.

Work location

This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.

Qualifications

Missional requirements

Academic requirements

  • Must have an earned doctorate, or appropriate terminal degree in the discipline, or a Master’s degree with 18 hours in the discipline.
  • Must have appropriate, active licensure.