2026-2027 Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY•Hattiesburg, MS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This announcement is intended to build a pool of potential qualified adjunct instructors, and does not indicate that an open position exists. William Carey University encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and those with disabilities. The primary duty of an adjunct instructor is teaching courses at the university level. Teaching includes not only classroom contact hours, but also grading, class preparation and digitally mediated learning; which can encompass answering student e-mails, managing online discussions or teaching blended or electronically-delivered courses.

Requirements

Master’s/Doctorate in field to be taught
Clear communication skills
Ability to teach with ample real-world experience
Ability to show confidence teaching and presenting to a class
Technologically savvy: can utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
Clear understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in the classroom

Responsibilities

Teaching graduate and undergraduate students in a specific field of expertise
Managing the class syllabus and ensuring that lessons meet department and college standards
Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments
Utilizing a variety of instructional strategies in order to engage students, including cooperative and experiential learning
Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
Assessing grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations
Reporting student learning outcomes, class reviews, and analyzing student data
Maintaining records of student attendance, involvement, and progress
Collaborating with colleagues on course curriculum when appropriate
Advising students on how to be successful in class
Staying updated on innovations and changes within their course field and with related technology