Virtual Adjunct Faculty

SDC’s Purpose and Vision

San Diego Christian College (SDC), as an academic and learning community, aims to prepare academically equipped, culturally and globally involved graduates with a biblical worldview and godly character to serve God. SDC is a religious, non-profit organization (501c3) registered in the state of California. It is our mission to educate and inspire students through the truth of Scripture and the development of competencies that prepare graduates whose purpose is to impact the world.

Position Overview

Virtual Adjunct Faculty at SDCC equip students with the academic preparation and biblical worldview integration necessary to influence and impact the world for Christ through the modality of a virtual classroom. Virtual Adjunct faculty must deliver course content via synchronous sessions.

Academic Departments: Biblical Studies, Business, Communications, English, Kinesiology, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Psychology, Science

1. Student Instruction (50%)

a. Deliver each class session synchronously

b. Create virtual opportunities to enhance student engagement

c. Record attendance weekly for each class session through Populi

d. Prepare for each class section, taking into consideration diversities in learning styles

e. Teach every class or provide a qualified substitute in case of your absence.

f. Respond to student emails within 24 hours.

g. Provide alternatives for students to make-up work in the event of an administratively excused absence.

2. Course Preparation (30%)
a. Attend the all Adjunct Orientation and classroom technology sessions, prior to the
commencement of the semester.
b. Review syllabi and select textbooks and/or course materials.
c. Update syllabi for each course in accordance with guidelines provided in the Faculty Handbook. Two weeks prior to the start of class
d. Submit syllabi comments and suggested changes to Department Chair for syllabi revision
e. Upload approved syllabi of syllabi to Populi prior to the first day of class.
f. Utilize the gradebook and attendance modules in Populi

3. Student Assessment (10%)
a. Plan for multiple assessment measures of student
learning.
b. Grade and return assignments in a timely manner (i.e. within a week).
c. Plan for and administer final exams.
d. Submit final grades through Populi by the deadline listed on the Academic Calendar.
e. Utilize LiveText as needed, in accordance with the class syllabus.

4.Professional Development (10%)
a. Remain current with the developments in one’s field.
b. Conduct self-evaluation as required.
c.Complete necessary training for Populi
d.Support departmental efforts for program development and maintenance.

The above summary of duties represents the major functions and tasks but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Therefore, the individual may perform other related tasks as required due to business necessity.