Adjunct-Geology

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee (NC)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 62,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public university in North Carolina seeks part-time instructors in Geology to teach introductory courses. Applicants must have a master's degree in the relevant discipline, and prior teaching experience is preferred. Responsibilities include teaching lecture sections with flexible scheduling, with classes enrolling 30 to 40 students. Interested candidates should submit required materials including a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest online.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours.
Some prior teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach lecture sections of introductory geology courses for Liberal Studies requirement.
Courses typically enroll 30 to 40 students.
Scheduling of classes has some flexibility.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the discipline

18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Overview

Applications are continually invited for part time instructors in Geology. The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources is home to this program and commonly, but not always, has the need for part time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings. In general, the responsibilities are to teach lecture sections of introductory courses that are a part of the University Liberal Studies requirement. These classes typically enroll 30 to 40 students. Scheduling of classes has some flexibility. If a job position becomes open, we will contact qualified candidates about the opportunity.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in field of instruction; some prior teaching experience is preferred. To be considered, you must apply online.

Required application materials are:

a letter of interest
a curriculum vitae
graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies are okay)
a list of three references (please include complete contact information)

Note: this posting may repeatedly appear as part of ongoing recruitment for potential openings.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a master’s degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Posting & Additional Details

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Background/E-Verify

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Required Documents