Adjunct

Paycom - ATS; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University Adjunct Faculty deliver course content in person or online, aligning with syllabi and outcomes. Maintain regular instructional presence, hold office hours, and administer assessments with rubric-based feedback.

Faculty ensure accurate records in the LMS, engage students respectfully, and refer at‑risk students to program leadership. The role is term-by-term and governed by the Faculty Handbook and Employment Handbook.

Qualifications

• Graduate or terminal degree in the discipline or closely related field.
• Active licensure where required by program standards.
• Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with online delivery and LMS platforms required for online courses.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content aligned with syllabi, outcomes, and standards.
• Maintain timely, substantive engagement and office hours with students.
• Create assessments, grade work, and provide feedback per rubrics.
• Keep accurate records in the university learning management system.
• Refer students to leadership or resources when necessary; participate in onboarding.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Timely, substantive feedback

Organizational skills

Student-centered instruction

Professional/collegial relationships

Online course delivery

Education

Graduate or terminal degree in discipline

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Videoconferencing platforms

Instructional technology tools

Job description

Summary: Adjunct Faculty at the University serve as instructors engaged on a course-by-course or term-by-term basis to deliver instruction within assigned programs. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for the effective facilitation of assigned courses in alignment with approved syllabi, program learning outcomes, and the University’s academic standards.This position does not carry scholarship, governance or service, administrative, supervisory, or programmatic leadership responsibilities. Specific credential requirements, expectations, and course assignments are defined by the Program Director and/or Dean and may vary by discipline and delivery format. Adjunct Faculty are subject to the applicable provisions of the Faculty Handbook and Employment Handbook.Essential Job Functions:1. Teaching and InstructionFaculty are responsible for delivering course content in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the institution. Courses shall be in alignment with the Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILOs), Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), and Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs).Maintain an active, regular, and substantive instructional presence throughout each assigned course, whether in-person, online asynchronous, or online synchronous, consistent with the Faculty Handbook (if applicable).Faculty are required to hold office hours at a time convenient for student participation and in accordance with the expectations outlined in the Faculty Handbook (Section: Determination of Faculty Workload – Office Hours).Create and administer assessments aligned with the approved course syllabus, and grade student work within the timelines and quality standards established for the program.Provide specific, criterion-referenced, and developmental feedback that reflects the rigor of each assignment by applying rubrics consistently and transparently.Maintain accurate and current course records and grades in the University’s learning management system in accordance with University policy.Submit required course materials, including syllabi and/or course shells, by the deadlines established in the Online Faculty Expectations (if applicable) and program calendar.Demonstrate consistent, meaningful engagement with individual students, and foster a respectful, inclusive, and professional academic environment.Refer students experiencing academic difficulty or distress to the appropriate program leadership or institutional resource in a timely manner.Notify program leadership in advance of any planned absence during an active course period and coordinate coverage as needed.2. Professional Conduct and ComplianceUphold and enforce the University’s Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy and report suspected violations in accordance with institutional procedures outlined in the Faculty Code of Professional Ethics section of the Faculty Handbook.Comply with applicable accreditation and regulatory standards governing course delivery and student accommodation.Maintain current licensure, certification, and/or professional credentials required by the assigned program and discipline throughout the appointment.Participate in adjunct orientation and any program-specific onboarding required prior to the first day of instruction.Adhere to the Faculty Handbook and Employment Handbook and treat all members of the University community with respect in accordance with established University values.Represent the University professionally in all interactions with students, colleagues, preceptors, clinical partners, and external stakeholders.All other duties as assigned.Department &/or Division-Specific RequirementsThe following sections are completed/confirmed by the Program Director and/or Dean at the time of posting and are specific to the assigned program, discipline, and position.Required QualificationsEducation, Training, and/or Experience:Graduate or terminal degree in the discipline or a closely related field as required by the assigned program and applicable accreditation standards.For programs requiring licensure: the relevant professional degree and active licensure in good standing are required.Prior teaching experience at the collegiate or professional level preferred.Experience with online course delivery (if applicable) and learning management systems preferred; required for all online course assignments.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal CharacteristicsEffective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to a graduate or professional academic environment.Ability to provide timely, constructive, and substantive written feedback on complex academic assignments.Organizational skills sufficient to manage assigned course responsibilities.Commitment to student-centered instruction and inclusive pedagogical practice.Proficiency, or demonstrated ability to develop proficiency, with the University’s learning management system and instructional technology tools.Ability to maintain professional and collegial relationships with program leadership, faculty, students, and institutional staff.Physical DemandsNature of work requires the ability to operate standard business and educational technology, including computer equipment, videoconferencing platforms, and learning management systems.Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information effectively in written and verbal form.For courses with laboratory or clinical components, requires the ability to demonstrate and supervise hands-on skills in compliance with applicable safety and accreditation standards.Working ConditionsWork is performed in a classroom, clinical, laboratory, or remote online environment depending on course format and program assignment.On-campus presence is required as defined in the Faculty Handbook and Faculty Workload Assignment (if applicable); remote or hybrid arrangements are subject to institutional policy and supervisory approval.Evening and weekend hours may be required depending on course scheduling, program need, and/or position assignment.GovernanceThis is a per-course / trimester adjunct appointment governed by the Adjunct Faculty Employment Agreement, Faculty Handbook, and Employment Handbook. Adjunct faculty are only contracted on an as-needed, trimester-to-trimester basis. Because adjunct contracts are issued as needed on a trimester-to-trimester basis, adjunct faculty should not assume their contract will be renewed for consecutive trimesters. In the event a contracted course does not run due to low enrollment,This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job, and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the University. Because no job description can detail every duty that may be required from time to time, duties reasonably required for the performance of the position, or required due to the changing nature of the position, shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.