Adjunct Faculty- Health Division, School of Health Science and Wellness

Northwest Missouri State University • Maryville, MO

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About The Position

The School of Health Science and Wellness seeks adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, online and/or in person, in areas including Health and Physical Education, Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Sport Management, Tourism, Public Health, and Foods and Nutrition. Courses are primarily at the graduate level, though undergraduate assignments may also be available. Faculty are expected to deliver curriculum that engages students, maintains academic rigor, and provides timely communication and feedback. Placement in the adjunct faculty pool does not guarantee an assignment; assignments are made session by session according to program needs and candidates’ verified academic credentials and content expertise.

Online courses are often delivered in accelerated seven-week sessions, though some follow a full-semester schedule. Adjunct faculty must manage the applicable instructional timeline while maintaining academic rigor, student engagement, and timely responsiveness. Online student support may be provided through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, telephone, or other approved methods at times that accommodate student needs. Online faculty must maintain a productive work environment that protects student privacy and confidentiality. In-person courses are held on campus at scheduled times.

Online courses use Canvas, Northwest’s learning management system. Computers are not provided to online adjunct faculty.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in an applicable field related to the assigned courses, such as Health and Physical Education, Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Sport Management, Tourism, Public Health, or Foods and Nutrition.
• Prior instructional experience in online and/or in-person teaching, as applicable to the assignment.
• Relevant experience in the specific discipline.
• Ability to employ engaging teaching methods.
• Proficiency with applicable instructional technology.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to student success.
• Ability to fulfill the essential teaching and course-management functions of assigned online and/or in-person courses.
• For online courses, ability to maintain a productive work environment that protects student privacy and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Online course design or coordination experience may be relevant to certain assignments.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses in person and/or online within the faculty member’s area of expertise.
• Collaborate with campus faculty and relevant program personnel.
• Use appropriate instructional technologies, course delivery systems, tools, and teaching methods for the assigned delivery format.
• Maintain accurate course records and submit grades and other required documentation by established deadlines.
• Follow university, school, program, and course policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree