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
- ADJUNCT
A college professor should have excellent verbal and communication skills; they should have a high level of knowledge and be well organized. Good personality traits for college professors include a high level of enthusiasm, self-confidence and the willingness to mentor students.
Oral Roberts University invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions to teach early childhood courses in the College of Education.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Undergraduate Courses in Education:
- Early Childhood Course Offerings:
- ECE 201 DAP in ECE
- ECE 202 Infant & Toddler Development
- Teach curriculum aligned with InT ASC, NAEYC, and ORU standards and early childhood best practices according to the DAP model
- Teach through in-person instruction
- Assist students in achieving course objectives and learning outcomes
- Provide consistent and quality feedback to students
- Engage students in the learning process through hands-on and inquiry-based teaching methods
- Maintain an accurate and current grade book
- Communicate with students regularly through Brightspace
- Collaborate with full-time faculty to ensure cohesion across the early childhood program
- PED 465, 475 Student Teaching Fall/Spring
- Oversee early childhood pre-clinical and clinical assignments
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Minimum requirement:
- Hold a Master's degree in the early childhood field
- Experience teaching preschool through third grade (minimum of three years required)
- Experience using Brightspace or other LMS
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong pedagogical content knowledge and skills
- Supervision skills of internship candidates
- Knowledge of integration of technology skills during classroom teaching
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and database software programs required
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching
- Show commitment to integrating coursework into the learning process