Job Description

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks an Adjunct Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences, Various Disciplines to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by to serving our growing and diverse student population. Applicants with Master’s or Doctoral degrees are preferred but Bachelor’s-holding applicants with graduate coursework will also be considered depending on field and instructional need. Adjunct faculty are typically needed for Fall and Spring semesters but may also be needed for summer or compressed schedule courses at the discretion of the department.

Marian University’s College of Arts and Sciences includes programs in Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Science, English, French, German, Global Studies, History, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Theater, and Theology. Applicants are encouraged to visit marian.edu/academics to learn about the various disciplines housed in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Teach one or more course(s) per semester by arrangement with the Chair or Director of the relevant program not to exceed 11 credit hours collectively in any semester.
• Collaborate closely with the Center for Academic Success and Engagement, Counseling Center, Campus Security and Support, Dining Services, Student Activities and Orientation, the Exchange, Athletics, Student Health Center and Campus Ministry to connect residents to on-campus resources and provide residents with support.
• Demonstrate cultural competence in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, ideology, religion, national origin, and other areas of diversity.

List of Various Disciplines:

•  Art & Design
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Computer Science
• English
• French
• German
• Global Studies
• History
• Mathematics
• Music
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Public Health

• Social Work

• Sociology

• Spanish

• Theater

• Theology

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Enthusiasm for experiential undergraduate education
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that ensures all types of students can succeed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or 18 graduate credit hours OR Doctoral degree
• Experience with Canvas Learning Management System

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of two professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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