CBE Ministry Adjunct

Apply Description South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. 20,000 Students 10 Campuses Competency Based Education Online Ministry Adjunct Description South College, a regional leader in Higher Education, is continuing its growth strategy both geographically and in its program offerings and is launching an exciting new Competency Based Education (CBE) ministry programs, the Master of Arts in Ministry (MAM) and the Doctor of Ministry (DMin). Am I a good fit for this role? Yes - If you are a passionate educator, who has demonstrated success and experience teaching and mentoring graduate and doctoral students, that believes in proactive and responsive outreach to students. Yes - If you believe in the mission and model of competency-based education and are excited about the innovative approaches South College is taking to help students prepare for the next level of leadership in ministry. Yes - If you are committed to providing excellent student support (respond to student emails within 24 hours, grade all student submissions within 72 hours, proactive outreach to at-risk students), providing in-depth qualitative and quantitative feedback, and are driven by student success! Yes - If you are comfortable teaching and mentoring from a broadly Christian perspective that uses the Nicene Creed as a theological benchmark and welcomes students from a variety of faith traditions, including Roman Catholic, historically Black Methodist and Baptist groups, non-denominational, Reformed, Restorationist, Pentecostal/charismatic, and LDS.

• This position will be for remote employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in MAM and/or DMin courses.
• Reach out proactively to inactive and at-risk students.
• Stay current with trends and developments in the field of practical theology and ministry leadership.
• Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum development, and other academic activities as required.
• Monitor courses to ensure compliance with South College standards and other accrediting bodies. Make recommendations for editorial improvements in courses as needed.
• Provide proactive and reactive outreach for students via email, phone conversations, and video conferencing. Consistent and direct communication with students in a variety of modes is essential to the success of this position and to students at South College.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Substantial experience in theological education (5 years or more preferred) and evaluation experience in online modalities with graduate and doctoral students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students and institutional staff.
• Substantial experience with learning management systems (Canvas preferred).
• PhD/ThD, DMin, or DMiss from an accepted accredited school.
• Prior CBE experience preferred.