Adjunct Faculty

Kent State University; Saybrook-on-the-Lake (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent State University’s Regional Campus System seeks qualified adjunct faculty to join our instructional team across multiple disciplines. We are proactively building our adjunct pool to support student demand, program growth, and high-quality instruction across our campuses.

Adjunct faculty deliver course content, engage students in meaningful learning experiences, maintain course materials in Canvas, and uphold university academic standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the discipline.
• Relevant professional, clinical, or industry experience where applicable.
• Appropriate licensure or certification where required (e.g., PTA, Social Work)

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content and engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
• Maintain course materials in Canvas and uphold university academic standards.

Skills

Demonstrated expertise in the teaching

Relevant professional experience

Appropriate licensure or certification

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching field or closely related field

Job description

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty

Physical Location:

Kent State at Ashtabula, Salem, Trumbull, East Liverpool, Stark, Geauga, Salem (see Campus located noted in "additional basic function".

Basic Function:

Kent State University’s Regional Campus System is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to join our instructional team across multiple disciplines. We are proactively building our adjunct pool to support student demand, program growth, and high-quality instruction across our campuses

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

We are currently accepting resumes in the following areas:

• English (Trumbull and Ashtabula)
• Critical Reading Strategies Instructor (Salem)
• Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical)
• Physical Therapist Assistant (Ashtabula and East Liverpool Campus)
• Biology (Tuscarawas, Trumbull, Stark Campus & Ashtabula)
• Math (Salem & Trumbull)
• Geography (Stark)
• Psychology (Stark)
• Nutrition
• Information Technology
• Office Technology - Medical Billing
• Foreign language (Geauga)

Examples of Duties:

Adjunct faculty are responsible for delivering course content, engaging students in meaningful learning experiences, maintaining course materials in Canvas, and upholding university academic standards. Courses may be offered in-person, hybrid, or online depending on campus and program needs.

Kent State’s Regional Campuses serve diverse communities and maintain strong connections to regional workforce and community partners. We welcome applicants who bring both academic preparation and professional experience to the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the teaching field or a closely related field
• Demonstrated expertise in the discipline
• Relevant professional, clinical, or industry experience where applicable
• Appropriate licensure or certification where required (e.g., PTA, Social Work)

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free <http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free>.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.