Full-Time Online Faculty – English

About the role

The College of Learning & Development at ACU Dallas is seeking a full-time online faculty member in English for its General Education program. The role teaches foundational composition, literature and writing courses in an asynchronous online environment, applies sound educational pedagogy and mentors adult learners. Candidates must be a professing Christian willing to support the Christian mission of ACU; active affiliation with the Churches of Christ is strongly preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Teach full-time general education English and composition courses asynchronously through the Canvas LMS.
• Design, evaluate and refine online writing and literature coursework using contemporary pedagogy, adult learning theories and evidence-based strategies.
• Give timely, actionable feedback on student writing, stay actively present virtually, host online office hours and support student retention.
• Use Canvas and other digital tools to create interactive, writing-intensive online learning environments.
• Integrate a Christian worldview into coursework, encouraging critical thinking, ethics and personal growth.
• Take part in General Education assessment, faculty meetings, committees and university initiatives.

Required profile

• Master's degree specifically in English (no exceptions).
• Preferred: a terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in English, Composition/Rhetoric, English Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated background or formal training in education and pedagogy.
• Proven teaching experience in both traditional (in-person) and online higher education.
• Professing Christian who lives out an active Christian life, participates in their local church and community, with active affiliation with the Churches of Christ strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Canvas Learning Management System.
• High technological literacy, including digital feedback tools, asynchronous engagement platforms and online learning software.

To apply, submit a cover letter, CV or resume, a statement of faith and mission integration, a teaching philosophy statement, and copies of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required on hire).