Adjunct Faculty - Christianity: Story, Theology, and Mission – Traditional Campus (Fall 2026) – College of Theology

Grand Canyon University

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AZ Phoenix Until 9/9/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 24, 2026 Last posted July 11, 2026
Job description

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as an adjunct faculty member for the College of Theology. For those with a passion for ministry and helping others through Christ, the College of Theology offers bachelor and master's degrees in Christian Studies. Specializations include Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Biblical Studies, and Christian Leadership.

As an adjunct faculty member, you'll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.  

Why Work at GCU:

  • Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee

  • 401(k)

  • Employee Perks and Discounts

  • Gym and Fitness Center

  • Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Main Campus - Phoenix, AZ:

  • Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Fall 2026 Semester (09/08/2026 - 12/13/2026)

Course: Christianity: Story, Theology, and Mission

This honors course is an introduction to the Christian worldview and how it shapes beliefs, identity, values, ethics, and cultural awareness. The focus of this honors course is to engage students in discourse about what it means to think and live as a follower of Christ within a historical, global, and social context. 

What You Will Do:

  • Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions

  • Engage students in learning course objectives and topics

  • Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom

  • Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

  • Preferred: Master's in Divinity (PhD preferred) from an accredited college or university with coursework in Bible or theology or history of Christianity or apologetics AND 2 or more years professional experience in the pastorate or teaching Christian Worldview at the post-secondary level.

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

  • Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above

  • Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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About this role

Summary

Teach Christian worldview course, engage students, assess performance, support university values.

Job title

Adjunct Faculty - Christianity: Story, Theology, and Mission

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

education

Location requirements

In-person on-campus in Phoenix, AZ for Fall 2026 semester. No remote work.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

master's in divinitycoursework in Bible or theology or history of Christianity or apologeticsprofessional experience in pastorate or teaching Christian Worldview

Preferred skills

theologyhistory of Christianityapologetics

Specializations

Christianitytheologymissionbiblical studies
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Phoenix, AZ, USA

On-site City