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Fairmont State University Adjunct Faculty - JOIN OUR DATABASE (2024/2025)

Employer
Fairmont State University
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jul 1, 2024
Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number

2025002AP

Classification Title

Pooled Position: FSU Adjunct

Working Title

Fairmont State University Adjunct Faculty - JOIN OUR DATABASE (2024/2025)

OASIS Title

22605Z Faculty Adjunct

Type of Position

Adjunct Faculty Pooled

Grant Funded Position?

No

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date

Benefits Eligible?

No

Tenure Status

N/A

Academic Rank

N/A

Is this considered a 'term' position?

N/A

Job Family

30 - Academic Provost

Appointment Length

Adjunct: Varies

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Expectations

- Teach assigned courses as scheduled and meet all designated class periods.

- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, lectures, and assignments.

- Engage students in active learning and facilitate meaningful class discussions.

- Assess student learning through examinations, quizzes, and other assignments.

- Provide timely feedback to students and maintain records of their progress.

- Maintain regular office hours for student consultation and support.

Minimum Required Education

- Master’s degree or higher or a closely related discipline (Ph.D. preferred). The degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
- Adjunct faculty teaching in graduate programs should hold the terminal degree determined by the discipline and have a record of research, scholarship or achievement appropriate for the graduate program.

Minimum Qualifications

- Prior teaching experience at the college or university level is desirable.

- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the subject area of the course(s) to be taught.

- Commitment to excellence in teaching and student-centered learning.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

- Previous Blackboard experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Conditions

Part-time faculty are appointed only for the current semester in which they are teaching, and no guarantees are made for continuing employment.

Due to Affordable Care Act provisions, adjunct employees may not work for or hold an adjunct assignment more than nine (9) credit hours per semester TOTAL, or 27 hours per week. The hours can be divided between Fairmont State and another WV public institution/agency, but the total credit hours must still equal nine or fewer or 27 hpw or fewer. This stipulation is due to Affordable Care Act requirements and costs for the institutions.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Department/Supervision

Department

Pooled Adjunct Position - Varies

Employment Location

Main campus, regional sites, or online learning dependent on position

Recruitment/Advertising

Anticipated Hire Date

ASAP

Special Instructions to Applicants

Fairmont State University, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a comprehensive, public institution dedicated to providing accessible and affordable education to students from diverse backgrounds. With a commitment to student success and community engagement, Fairmont State University offers a wide range of undergraduate and some graduate programs, supported by dedicated faculty and staff.

Fairmont State University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in multiple disciplines. Adjunct instructors play a vital role in delivering high-quality education to our students and contributing to the academic mission of the university.

If you wish to apply for an adjunct position, please click on the “apply for this posting” button and submit the following materials:

- Cover letter detailing teaching interests and qualifications.

- Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

- Transcripts

- Certification/Licensure (If appropriate to field of teaching expertise)

Thank you for your interest!

Job Open Date

06/30/2024

Job Close Date

06/30/2025

Quicklink for Posting

https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/6086

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