APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

The Department of Kinesiology and the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program invite applications for adjunct faculty to teach courses at the graduate level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of adjunct faculty is to deliver instruction in the manner determined by the department. In addition, faculty responsibilities may include:

• Preparation of syllabus and teaching of curriculum according to the goals and objectives of the department.

• Student advising and on campus hours in relation to the course load carried, and as assigned in the faculty teaching assignment.

• Participation in faculty meetings and departmental activities as identified by the department chair or program director, and assigned in the adjunct faculty contract.

• Determine student mastery of material and assign final course grades from evaluation of tests, quizzes, homework, and other assignments and activities related to course material.

• Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a master’s or terminal degree in athletic training or related field.
• Must have national certification as an athletic trainer from the Board of Certification, Inc. and be in good standing
• Preferred experience includes teaching at the college or university level.
• The ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• A demonstrated, vibrant Christian faith compatible with the mission of Azusa Pacific University.

WORKLOAD

Assigned teaching duties will not exceed 9 units per semester; office hours and additional duties may be assigned. Total workload will not exceed 29 hours per week, nor 24 units per 12-month period.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Self-starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills Required Experience

• PROBLEM SOLVING AND ANALYSIS - Possess basic problem solving skills and learn to break down complex situations to discover and resolve root causes of both technical and process issues; develop the ability to decompose information into details; critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts.
• OPEN COMMUNICATION – Able to practice active and attentive listening skills to verify understanding; adapt communication content and delivery to audience; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• RELATIONSHIP BUILDING – Able to deal effectively with people in order to get work accomplished; adjust own interpersonal approach to fit the interpersonal style/needs of others; effectively collaborates and communicates with other members of the development and operations teams
• GETS RESULTS/INITIATIVE – Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it proactively and with minimal supervision. Establishes and maintains ownership of assigned issues from start to finish, with supervision.
• RESILIENCE – Able to interpret situations and information objectively, when stressed; remain calm and professional in potentially volatile or emotionally charged interactions; maintain high productivity in stressful situations; maintain high performance in the face of setbacks or rejections; view failures objectively and rebound quickly.
• CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION – Able to generate creative ideas to solve problems and improve work methods; apply novel approaches to situations; independently apply professional expertise in ways that are unique or innovative; collaborate with team members to brainstorm creative approaches; rethink situations to create new opportunities or overcome obstacles.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING – Learn to create detailed project plans; recognize and focus on value added tasks; use resources efficiently; manage time efficiently to meet the needs of the organization and project.
• LEARNING PREDISPOSITION – Able to learn from successes/failures and change behavior accordingly; pursue learning opportunities even when outside own comfort zone; look for ways to build challenge and add value in current assignments; stay abreast of new technologies and discoveries which impact own work; identify and enroll in classes to continue own education.
• TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE – Able to demonstrate mastery of the technical/functional skills necessary for performing own job; maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the advances in field regularly publish or present on leading-edge issues.