Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts - WVU Potomac State College (Keyser)

West Virginia University

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About The Position

West Virginia University’s Potomac State College campus in Keyser, West Virginia, is seeking to develop a pool of qualified adjunct instructors to fill part-time teaching opportunities as they become available. The college invites applications for part-time adjunct positions to teach Liberal Arts related courses in person and/or online. Potential areas of need include art history, child development and family studies, communication studies, English, media studies, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.

A minimum of a master’s degree in the course content area from a regionally accredited college or university is required by time of appointment OR a master's degree in a related field and 18 credit hours in the course content area and/or work experience in the field
Previous college teaching experience is valued.
APPQMR certification or equivalent is required for online teaching.
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
A student-centered commitment to high academic standards
A commitment to collegiality with peers and building a welcoming community;
An understanding and commitment to utilizing innovative teaching methodologies and systems which actively engage students in the learning process;
An understanding and commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Faculty Opportunities: Faculty will have an opportunity to participate in the cultural and intellectual life of West Virginia University and to benefit from professional development opportunities made available generally to university faculty while pursuing commitment to undergraduate teaching and service at a small college with proven enrollment growth potential that offers a distinctive identity and academic culture.
Potomac State College is part of the West Virginia University system of campuses. At West Virginia University, we pride ourselves on a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of the most passionate, innovative minds in the country who push their limits for the sake of progress, constantly moving the world forward. Our students, faculty and staff make this institution one of the best out there, and we are proud to stand as one voice, one university, one WVU. Get more details at http://careers.wvu.edu.

Requirements

• A minimum of a master’s degree in the course content area from a regionally accredited college or university is required by time of appointment OR a master's degree in a related field and 18 credit hours in the course content area and/or work experience in the field
• APPQMR certification or equivalent is required for online teaching
• A student-centered commitment to high academic standards
• A commitment to collegiality with peers and building a welcoming community
• An understanding and commitment to utilizing innovative teaching methodologies and systems which actively engage students in the learning process
• An understanding and commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous college teaching experience is valued.

Benefits

• Faculty will have an opportunity to participate in the cultural and intellectual life of West Virginia University and to benefit from professional development opportunities made available generally to university faculty while pursuing commitment to undergraduate teaching and service at a small college with proven enrollment growth potential that offers a distinctive identity and academic culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees