Adjunct-Human Services Dept.

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee (NC)

On-site

USD 1,500 - 3,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A regional university in North Carolina is seeking part-time adjunct instructors for the Department of Human Services to teach various undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates must hold a Master's degree for undergraduate teaching roles and a Doctorate for graduate courses. Responsibilities include teaching, preparing course materials, and engaging with students. This is a continuous recruitment effort, allowing for multiple teaching opportunities throughout the semester.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in teaching discipline or closely related field for undergraduate courses.
Doctorate degree in expected teaching discipline for graduate courses.
Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline for adjunct positions.

Responsibilities

Teach one to three classes in the Department of Human Services.
Prepare and deliver educational materials related to specific programs.
Engage with students and assess their progress in courses.

Skills

Teaching skills

Effective communication

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree or Doctorate in relevant discipline

Doctorate degree in the expected teaching discipline or closely related

Job description

Overview

Applications are continually invited for part-time adjunct instructors for the Department of Human Services. Adjunct faculty generally teach one to three classes (up to eight credits per semester) in one of the eight programs that is your specialty. This position will be semester by semester. Compensation is paid per class. The department consists of eight programs:

Birth-Kindergarten-undergraduate
Counseling (Clinical Mental Health & School)-graduate and undergraduate
Human Resources-graduate
Parks and Recreation Management-undergraduate
Higher Education Student Affairs-graduate
School Administration-graduate
Education Leadership-doctorate
Leadership minor-undergraduate

These postings are continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets the programmatic needs of WCU at any time, you will be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum Qualifications

For undergraduate teaching a 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).

For graduate teaching the applicant must have a doctorate degree in the expected teaching discipline or a doctorate degree determined as closely related.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

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Open Date

Open Date 11/02/2015

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

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