Adjunct Faculty - MS in Water Utilities Management

Xavier University • Home, WV

54d • Remote

About The Position

Xavier University is seeking a qualified candidate to join their team of adjunct faculty in the Master of Science in Water Utilities Management program for the 2027-2028 academic year. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track, remote Adjunct faculty position teaching online in the Water Utilities Management graduate program. All courses are fully online and asynchronous. The current opening is for WMGT 620 Capital Planning and Asset Management (2 CH). This course integrates utility finance, rate setting, and operational fundamentals into long-term capital planning and asset management decisions. Students will learn to evaluate infrastructure condition, risk, and lifecycle costs to prioritize investments and develop defensible capital improvement plans (CIPs). Emphasis is placed on aligning capital planning with financial capacity, rate impacts, regulatory requirements, and service level goals. Through applied cases and scenario analysis, students synthesize technical, financial, and policy considerations to support sustainable, long-term utility decision-making. Prerequisites include WMGT 570 Finance Fundamentals and WMGT 610 Rate Setting and Utility Finance. Course build begins January 2027, with a course launch in August 2027. Candidates must be dedicated to graduate teaching and demonstrate excellence in their relevant field. The successful candidate will contribute to Xavier's commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement. Adjunct faculty contracts are issued on a semester-by-semester basis, depending on program needs and student enrollment.

Requirements

• A master's degree or beyond in the discipline in which the instructor is teaching.
• Exceptional tested experience that has been validated through publication or public recognition.
• Examples of tested experience may include 5 years of experience in the given subject matter plus at least one of the following: professional publications in a field related to the subject matter, recognition of achievement in a field related to the subject matter, professional credentials earned in a field related to the subject matter, or other significant contributions in a field related to the subject matter (i.e., evidence of “tested experience”) relevant to the graduate coursework being taught.

Responsibilities

• Complete Xavier’s 6-week Introduction to Online Course Design course (begins January, 2027).
• Lead a 7-week MS in Water Utilities Management online course.
• Timely response to student emails.
• Host virtual calls with students.
• Communicating with students throughout coursework.
• Interacting with students in discussion boards and on assignments.
• Grading assignments in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level