Online Adjunct Faculty - World Religions (Spring 2025) | Nebraska Methodist College
Nebraska Methodist College is seeking an experienced Online Adjunct Faculty member to teach World Religions for the Spring 2025 semester, from January 13 to May 9, 2025. This 15-week, asynchronous course explores diverse world religious traditions, designed for undergraduate nursing and allied health students. The ideal candidate will have prior experience teaching online, possess a deep understanding of world religions, and hold at least a master's degree in Spirituality, Religious Studies, or Theology. Familiarity with the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) is preferred. Submit your resume, two references, and a philosophy of teaching statement detailing your approach to engaging students in an online learning environment.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Demonstrate effective instructional methodology with command of the subject and use of teaching methods that foster student engagement and learning.
Collaborate with the Program Director and Course Coordinator to establish clear learning objectives and thoroughly plan and prepare for each class session.
Implement various instructional methods to stimulate student interest, promote learning, and challenge students to exceed basic requirements.
Present material with integrity, objectivity, and relevance to other areas of knowledge.
Collaborate with faculty in curriculum development and systematically assess student learning, providing timely, constructive feedback.
Ensure punctuality and reliability in conducting classes and revise courses as needed to improve effectiveness.
Support professionalism by behaving collegially with faculty, staff, and administration, responding to communications promptly, and adhering to the college's mission, vision, and core values.
Attend required meetings and job requirements, including timely submission of syllabi, grades, and maintaining certifications/licenses.
Schedule:
Jan 13, 2025- May 9, 2025
Location:
Online- Nebraska Methodist College- 720 N 87th St, Omaha, NE
Job Qualifications:
Completion of a terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution in the assigned discipline, with at least 18 semester hours in a related field; master's or doctoral degree preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience relevant to the program assignment required; one or more years of post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
Nebraska licensure and national certifications required, where applicable, for faculty at Nebraska Methodist College.
Ability to provide academic instruction, read, analyze, interpret, and grade academic assignments in a higher education environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of various teaching methods and adult learning styles.
Understanding and support of the College mission statement and core values.
Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:
Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college. It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.
NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.
OUR MISSION
As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.
We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at https://www.methodistcollege.edu/about"
By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.