Adjunct Instructor - Online Marriage and Family Therapy

About the role

Abilene Christian University (ACU) is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach online courses in Marriage and Family Therapy. The university is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and all applicants must be professing Christians willing to support its Christian mission and purpose while employed. The work is remote, with the majority of it done in front of a computer.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction, direction and support to students in the online classroom, including timely, constructive feedback on their work.
• Facilitate classes of about 28 students, place them in groups for assignments and discussions, and answer their questions.
• Conduct periodic synchronous interaction sessions and grade all assignments on time.
• Enter final grades after consulting the lead faculty and/or program director, and alert them to student issues such as poor performance or plagiarism.
• Take part in program and faculty meetings, attend faculty trainings, and give feedback to the program director on program and course improvement.
• Represent the university at conferences as able and as directed, and represent the university's mission in all interactions with students, faculty and staff.

Required profile

• Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field; preference for graduates of COAMFTE Ph.D. programs.
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor or AAMFT Supervisor Candidate.
• State licensed MFTA with at least three years of post-doctoral teaching experience in higher education (preferred).
• Quality research completed in the last ten years (publications, conference presentations, program evaluations, etc.), preferred.
• Proficiency in APA style and computer literacy; online instructional experience preferred.
• Applicants must be professing Christians willing to support the university's Christian mission.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Google Calendar, Mail, Sheets and Docs, Canvas and Bridge.
• Attention to detail, time management, confidentiality, and strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively, meet deadlines, and learn new software quickly.