Adjunct Faculty Child Life - Department of Child Life

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.

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by  U.S. News & World Report .

This is a  CONTINUOUS APPLICANT POOL . Adjunct assignments are filled on an as needed basis. As a position becomes available, you may be contacted by the hiring manager should the school / college be interested in scheduling an interview.

The Department of Child Life invites applications for adjunct faculty with specialization in Child Life to teach undergraduate and graduate Child Life courses at Azusa campus and online synchronous courses. The adjunct faculty reports to the Chair of the department and is responsible for delivering instructions in the manner determined by the department, following standardized criteria and competencies governed by Child Life Certification Commission and Association of Child Life Professionals.

Specialization

• All applicants must hold Child Life Specialist Certification and obtained a minimum of 4000 paid clinical hours as a Certified Child Life Specialist with supervision experiences.

Responsibilities

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

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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. Please click the links to learn more about  'what we believe' , our  'mission statement ', and our ' statement of faith '.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here :   http : / / www.apu.edu / stories / .

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

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.

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