ABOUT US
Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better!
As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered university, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to "stay" in their faith but to GROW in faith and to become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL TIME
This position involves preparing and teaching graduate level courses related to theological and historical studies to students pursuing masters and/or doctoral degrees. The position also requires involvement on faculty committees, attendance at faculty meetings, and advising of students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts courses for graduate students:
- Teaches courses related to theological and historical studies
- Prepares lectures and active learning experiences
- Engages in in-course assessment activities
- Compiles syllabi and bibliographies of specialized reading materials
- Stimulates class discussions
- Creates, administers, and grades examinations and other assignments, with the use of appropriate assessment rubrics.
Faculty Service:
- Provides academic advisement for assigned advisees
- Serves on select faculty committees
- Participates in faculty departmental, college, and university meetings
- Attends chapel
Professional Functions:
- Maintains an active participation in professional organizations
- Contributes to the profession through ongoing research, presentations, and involvement
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Knowledge & Experience:
- PhD in Theology or related field
- Five years of experience in higher education
- Five years of ministry experience preferred
Skills & Abilities:
- Mature interpersonal skills required, especially in the EQ domains of self-awareness and self- management
- Mentoring and administrative skills desired
- Team player, open to feedback, good communication skills, especially active listening
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Critical thinking, problem solving, strong work ethic, professionalism, leadership
- Must have the ability to effectively deal with persons from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Maintains compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).