Adjunct Faculty

Position Title Adjunct Faculty Department Craig School of Business FLSA Exempt Job Summary

Missouri Western State University is accepting applications for a Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct) for the AACSB-accredited Craig School of Business, Fall 2024. The Department will review applications in this pool as the need arises for part-time faculty in the area of Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, and other business related fields.

This is NOT an announcement of a specific open position, but a Part-Time Faculty Interest Pool, from which the department will identify applicants based on course assignment needs. Your application may be considered for online, hybrid, or face-to-face classes for Fall, Spring and/or Summer semester opportunities. The Interest Pool will close on September 1, 2024 and applicants are invited to resubmit applications when future interest pools open. Compensation is based upon academic credentials.

Adjuncts are hired to teach on a per course basis and are hired on a contractual, part-time basis and are not on a tenure track. Each academic term may present the need to hire new or additional Adjunct Faculty. This position may require day, evening, face-to-face or online instruction. This position is part-time and as an adjunct will be limited to teaching a maximum of 9 hours.

Under general supervision, Adjuncts will plan and implement curriculum for assigned course(s); effectively communicate class content to students in an online or face-to-face environment; evaluate students' progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes; assist in retention effort.

Essential Job Duties

• Adheres to all applicable university academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks and academic catalogs.

• Develops course syllabus for each course assigned. The syllabus will include learning objectives and any required university information. Distribute the syllabus to campus administration and enrolled students.

• Instructs the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog, relates instruction to course and academic program outcomes as may be defined by course or program assessment plans.

• Prepare and grade exams based on course objectives and published scheduled exams, and returns all assignments/graded work in a timely manner.

• Implements evaluation of outcomes assessments and achieves established results while maintaining college standards and student satisfaction.

• Work creatively in all assigned courses to keep students engaged to assist in increasing student retention.

• Submit grades at the appropriate time.

• Be responsive to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or College Dean.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• Teaching experience

• Content area experience

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in related field

• Teaching experience in higher education

• Professional experience in related area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

As Missouri's designated applied learning institution, we seek a candidate who is both collaborative and service oriented, and who demonstrates a strong commitment to building real-world active-learning environments.

Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Additional Demands

Possible on-line teaching

Hours of Work

Hours varies as determined by class schedule

May require nights

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PT031P Number of Vacancies 5 Desired Start Date 08/26/2024 Open Date 06/17/2024 Priority Deadline 08/31/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

This is NOT an announcement of a specific open position, but a Part-Time Faculty Interest Pool, from which the department will identify applicants based on course assignment needs during the academic year. The Interest Pool will close on February 15, 2025 and applicants are invited to resubmit applications when future interest pools open. Compensation is based upon experience and academic credentials.