Careers

Adjunct Faculty

The Division of Professional Studies seeks qualified applicants on an ongoing basis to fill teaching positions in the following fields: mathematics, science, sociology, philosophy, business and history. Positions will remain open until filled.

Position: Adjunct Faculty
Classification: Part Time, Temporary
Supervisor: Lyle Witt, Division Chair

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction that facilitates student learning.
• Prepare course lessons and materials in a timely, thorough manner.
• Communicate course outcomes, requirements, expectations, and assignments clearly with a syllabus approved by the division.
• Provide students with regular quantitative and qualitative feedback.
• Regularly update student grades on the faculty portal.
• Record student attendance regularly on the faculty portal.
• Submit midterm and final grades on time using the faculty portal.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching the subject and for helping students learn.

Qualifications

• Applicants who hold either a doctorate or master’s degree in the field of instruction are preferred. 
• Applicants with a master’s degree in a different field but with at least eighteen graduate hours in the field of instruction may also be considered.
• Applicants with a relevant bachelor of arts degree and extensive professional experience in the field of instruction may also be considered for certain fields of instruction.
• Candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching are preferred.

Education Faculty

The Division of Professional Studies seeks qualified applicants to fill a full-time faculty position in the field of education. In addition to teaching and advising duties, the faculty member chosen for this position will oversee program assessment & accreditation and will facilitate the expansion of education programs.

Position: Faculty
Classification: Full-Time, 42 Week
Supervisor: Lyle Witt, Division Chair

Key Responsibilities

• Teach up to nine hours of education courses per semester.
• Advise up to twenty education majors.
• Oversee education program assessment and accreditation.
• Facilitate expansion of education programs.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction that facilitates student learning.
• Prepare course lessons and materials in a timely, thorough manner.
• Communicate course outcomes, requirements, expectations, and assignments clearly with a syllabus approved by the division.
• Provide students with regular quantitative and qualitative feedback.
• Regularly update student grades on the learning management system.
• Record and report on student attendance regularly.
• Submit final grades on time through the learning management system.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, colleagues, supervisors, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in committee service as assigned by academic affairs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Applicants who hold an accredited doctorate in education (i.e., educational foundations, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, etc.) are preferred. Applicants with an accredited master’s degree in education may also be considered.
• Candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching and experience in academic advising are preferred.
• Candidates with experience in program assessment, accreditation processes, and program development are preferred.

English Faculty

The Division of Professional Studies seeks qualified applicants to fill on-campus and online teaching positions in the field of English, including the courses English Composition and Public Speaking. Positions will remain open until filled.

Position: Adjunct Faculty
Classification: Part-Time, Temporary
On-Campus Supervisor: Lyle Witt, Division Chair
Online Supervisor: Marcia Davis, Online Program Director

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction that facilitates student learning.
• Prepare course lessons and materials in a timely, thorough manner.
• Communicate course outcomes, requirements, expectations, and assignments clearly with a syllabus approved by the division.
• Provide students with regular quantitative and qualitative feedback.
• Regularly update student grades on the faculty portal.
• Record student attendance regularly on the faculty portal.
• Submit midterm and final grades on time using the faculty portal.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Demonstrate a passion for teaching the subject and for helping students learn.

Qualifications

• Applicants who hold either an accredited doctorate or master’s degree in the field of instruction, including English, Rhetoric and Composition, Literature, and Communications, are preferred.
• Applicants with an accredited master’s degree in a different field but with at least eighteen graduate hours in English (including Rhetoric or Composition) may also be considered.
• Candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching are preferred.

Graduate Program Administrative Assistant

Classification: Full-time, Staff Member, 52-week
Supervisor: Graduate Program Director
Supervises: None

The Graduate Program Administrative Assistant is responsible for ensuring excellence in all administrative matters, including but not limited to: correspondence, online platform management, academic services, financial record-keeping,  program assessment, marketing, and course proctoring. In this job, you will conduct the daily operations of the graduate program and serve as a personal assistant to the program director. 

You will get the opportunity to build relationships with our valued students and faculty, grow intellectually and spiritually as you engage with course materials, and make a lasting impact in churches and ministries around the globe through the students to whom you provide a God-centered graduate education. 

As a GBSC employee, you will be able to apply for professional development funds ($300/year), and may use them towards professional certification programs, such as the Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE) program.

Responsibilities

• Correspondence—Manage all correspondence for the graduate program.
• Online Platform—Facilitate course development and maintenance in online LMS and other relevant platforms (YouTube, Piazza Discussion Forums).
• Academic Services—Provide academic services and advising for graduate students.
• Assessment—Keep records and produce reports as required by the department, institution, and various accreditation organizations. 
• Marketing—Assist in marketing the program through various means.
• Proctoring—Proctor three zero credit-hour courses/modules: Graduate Mentorship Program, Graduate Ministry Involvement, and the Introduction to Graduate Studies Module. 
• Miscellaneous—Assist professors and program directors with their workloads whenever necessary (e.g. helping with syllabus construction, grading, entering of grades, etc.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree, some graduate-level study is a plus
• You have interpersonal skills, excellent office and phone etiquette, and a professional and courteous demeanor that will help us deliver unparalleled service that keeps our students coming back.
• Your organizational skills, multitasking talents, and capacity to navigate multiple deadlines will keep the Graduate Office on top of its various responsibilities. 
• You are a capable learner when it comes to new systems and have demonstrable skills with word-processing software, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Your proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement will help the program strive for continuing excellence in accomplishing its mission.
• The ability to work both independently and in collaboration is essential to this role as you will be conducting routine tasks and working with other staff and faculty on an ongoing basis.

Helpful, but Not Necessary

• Undergraduate coursework in biblical and theological studies.  
• Greek and Hebrew.
• Facility with Logos Bible Software and Bibleworks 10.

Music Faculty

College faculty members support student success by facilitating learning within and outside the classroom, on campus and online, and by modeling Christian discipleship holistically, especially in the life of the mind.

Position: Music Faculty
Classification: Full-Time, Faculty Member, 42-Week
Supervisor: Vice President for Academic Affairs and designated Division Chair
Supervises: NA

Responsibilities

• Teach music courses as assigned by the division chair
• Contribute to curriculum development as assigned/initiated
• Advise students as assigned by the division
• Maintain appropriate availability to students
• Participate in divisional governance
• Participate at appropriate levels in the discovery, acquisition, development, application and transmission of knowledge
• Appropriately contribute to the intellectual, spiritual and social life of campus
• Serve on institutional committees as assigned
• Participate in academic governance as a core (voting) faculty member
• Engage in GBSC’s spiritual life

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrates spiritual maturity, maintaining a vibrant and healthy personal relationship with God
• Understands and is in harmony with the mission and objectives of GBSC
• Holds an earned graduate degree(s) appropriate for the academic assignment or meets appropriate alternate qualifying criteria
• Demonstrates strong pedagogical skills
• Possesses the capacity to carry out all faculty responsibilities, including teaching, professional service and academic advising
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork

Preferred

• Applicants who hold an accredited doctorate or master’s degree in music education are preferred.
• Candidates with demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching and experience in academic advising are preferred.
• Candidates with experience in program assessment, accreditation processes, and program development are preferred.

Associate IT Systems Administrator

Classification: Full-Time, Staff Member, 52-Week
Supervisor: IT Director

GBSC is currently seeking applications for the position of IT Systems Administrator. The IT Systems Administrator’s basic function is to, primarily, maintain campus server technology and, secondly, assist in IT Help Desk operations.

Systems include:

• Server stack
• Domain controller
• Active Directory
• Security cameras
• Firewall
• Network access (wired & wifi)
• Printer connectivity
• VOIP Telephone system
• Google GSuite Apps for Education
• Office and classroom technologies (K-12 & college)

Responsibilities

• Primary Systems Administrator employee
• Secondary Help Desk employee
• Assist IT Help Desk Coordinator fulfill helpdesk tickets when necessary
• Make purchasing recommendations related to campus technology
• SIEM Management and Implementation
  • Plan, deploy, and manage a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution to monitor and respond to security incidents.
  • Ensure continuous monitoring of network, servers, and endpoints for security breaches and unusual activity, responding to threats in real-time.
• Incident Response and Threat Management
  • Develop and maintain the college’s incident response plan, ensuring efficient response to data breaches, security incidents, and other emergencies.
  • Perform regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to ensure system integrity and data security.
• Cybersecurity Policy Development
  • Assist in the creation and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and procedures in accordance with legal and compliance requirements.
  • Conduct security awareness training for staff and students to foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness on campus.
• Firewall and Network Security
  • Manage and configure firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to safeguard network infrastructure.
  • Oversee network access controls and ensure secure network segmentation for campus security.

Required technical qualifications

• Four-year degree and one year of experience in the IT systems administrator field
• Experience supporting Windows server technology stacks
• Experience supporting VOIP phone systems

Preferred technical qualifications

• Four-year degree and six+ years of experience in the information technology field
• Experience supporting Windows 2008, 2012 and 2016 servers
• Experience supporting Chromeboxes and Chromebooks
• Experience supporting Papercut or similar printer management software
• Experience implementing and supporting educational technology

Bonus qualifications

• App development for both Android and iPhone devices

Required personal qualifications

• Professing Christian with a good reputation and in agreement with the GBSC Statement of Faith
• Understand and be in harmony with the mission and objectives of GBSC
• Ability to serve faculty, staff and students in a professional manner, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality when necessary
• Strong interpersonal skills in matters of basic hospitality, phone conversations, and interactions with the public