2026-2027 Education Faculty (Pooled)

Winston-Salem State University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University invites applications for Adjunct Faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach undergraduate and graduate courses across Birth through Kindergarten Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Special Education, and Professional Education.

Assignments may include online, in-person, or hybrid formats. Open dates are 09/17/2026 and close on 10/09/2026. Appointment length is 1-2 semesters with compensation commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Education or a closely related area, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours. All education must be documented from an appropriately accredited institution
• NC Teaching License
• Three years or more of teaching experience, and related work experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach all course materials and lessons for major courses in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education (Social Studies, Math, English/Language Arts, and Science), Special Education, and Professional Education
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, timelines, and approved syllabi.
• Use evidence-based research in teaching
• Provide engaging and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes
• Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
• Complete grade books, mid-term and final grade submission, syllabi submission, learning assessments, final exam assessments and respond to student questions on a timely basis
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus
• Model professionalism and serve as a role model for students in the professional, social and civic areas

Skills

Three years teaching experience

Education

Master's Degree or higher in Education

NC Teaching License

Job description

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

Position Classification Title Adjunct Faculty

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA)

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) 99999

EPA Position Type

EPA Position Type Faculty

JCAT

JCAT 206000

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Department of Education is seeking Adjunct Faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year to provide instruction for undergraduate and graduate level courses in the following areas:

• Birth through Kindergarten Education
• Elementary Education
• Middle Grades Education (Social Studies, Math, English/Language Arts, and Science)
• Special Education
• Professional Education

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Position Information

Working Position Title

Working Position Title 2026-2027 Education Faculty (Pooled)

Building and Room No.

Anderson Center- Room 217

Appointment Type

If Time Limited.

If Time Limited. Yes

Appointment Length. 1-2 Semesters

Position Number

Position Number AJC111

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies

No

• Master's Degree or higher in Education or a closely related area, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours. All education must be documented from an appropriately accredited institution
• NC Teaching License
• Three years or more of teaching experience, and related work experience

Normal Work Schedule

The ability to teach weekdays and/or evenings, and/or online

Department Required Skills

• Master's Degree or higher in Education or a closely related area, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours. All education must be documented from an appropriately accredited institution
• NC Teaching License
• Three years or more of teaching experience, and related work experience

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Doctorate Degree in Education (Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education (Social Studies, Math, English/Language Arts, and Science), Special Education, and Professional Education), with a minimum of 18 graduate hours
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level
• Previous experience teaching online

Required License or Certification

NC Teaching License

Valid US Driver's License

Valid US Driver's License No

Commercial Driver's License Required

Commercial Driver's License Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Describe the specific job duties related to this competency

Adjunct Faculty will:

• Prepare and teach all course materials and lessons for major courses in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education (Social Studies, Math, English/Language Arts, and Science), Special Education, and Professional Education
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, timelines, and approved syllabi.
• Use evidence-based research in teaching
• Provide engaging and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes
• Suitably challenge, engage, serve and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
• Complete grade books, mid-term and final grade submission, syllabi submission, learning assessments, final exam assessments and respond to student questions on a timely basis
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus
• Model professionalism and serve as a role model for students in the professional, social and civic areas

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 100

Internal Posting Only

Internal Posting Only No

Position Type

Position Type Temporary

Time Limited Position

Time Limited Position Yes

1-2 Semesters

Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience

Open Date

Open Date 09/17/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/09/2026

Open Until Filled No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• References List

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3

Winston-Salem State University
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27110