APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

The Department of Kinesiology and the Graduate Physical Education Program invite applications for adjunct faculty to teach courses at the graduate level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of adjunct faculty is to deliver instruction in the manner determined by the department. In addition, faculty responsibilities may include:

• Preparation of syllabus and teaching of curriculum according to the goals and objectives of the department.

• Participation in faculty meetings and departmental activities as identified by the department chair or program director, and assigned in the adjunct faculty contract.

• Determine student mastery of material and assign final course grades from evaluation of tests, quizzes, homework, and other assignments and activities related to course material.

• Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a master’s or terminal degree in the field related to the graduate physical education programs.
• Preferred experience includes teaching face to face and online at the college or university level
• The ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• A demonstrated, vibrant Christian faith compatible with the mission of Azusa Pacific University.
• Specializations needed: Physical education curriculum and instruction; exercise science; coaching and athletic administration; sport management; and research.

WORKLOAD

Assigned teaching duties will not exceed 9 units per semester; office hours and additional duties may be assigned. Total workload will not exceed 29 hours per week, nor 24 units per 12-month period.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.

• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.

• Self-starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Utilize industry contacts and relationships to generate leads and pursue business development opportunities.
• Lead the work acquisition process including development of profitability plans, coordination with inter-department staff, oversight proposal development, and management of interview preparation activities.   
• Identify and communicate RFP pursuit strategy to inform project approach, staffing, estimate, risks, schedule, and logistics development.  
• Assign qualified staff to properly manage project scope and complexities. 
• Manage the preconstruction phase working closely with preconstruction and estimating teams to develop project budgets, schedules, logistics, identify project risks, and coordinate constructability reviews. 
• Provide oversight across all phases of the project from preconstruction to close-out, providing continuity from start to finish. 
• Establish a customer satisfaction action plan and ensure proper execution.   
• Identify project challenges and suggest solutions to achieve project objectives and profitability. 
• Negotiate owner contracts and oversee administration of subcontract development.  
• Provide high-level supervision across multiple projects.  Lead and direct as needed to ensure goals are established and project objectives are met. 
• Oversee and attend weekly owner meetings and visit project sites regularly to monitor project performance, costs, schedule, quality, safety, and project profitability.  Provide leadership in responding to challenges and address client concerns.
• Maintain client contact throughout the project duration to encourage communication and gauge team performance.  
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, OPM’s, consultants, Government Authorities and subcontractor.
• Mentor, train, and coach staff to meet/exceed performance standards and to attain professional growth. 
• Perform performance evaluations for reports every 6 months. 
• Ensure staff is trained and in compliance with corporate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist in sourcing, and interviewing potential new hire candidates.