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

West Virginia University • West Virginia, WV

39d • Hybrid

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach Liberal Arts related courses in person and/or online.

Benefits

• opportunity to participate in the cultural and intellectual life of West Virginia University
• benefit from professional development opportunities made available generally to university faculty

What This Job Offers

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