Adjunct Instructor – Conditional Hire (All Disciplines)

University of Sioux Falls; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sioux Falls invites qualified candidates to serve as adjunct instructors on a conditional, term-by-term basis. Teaching assignments may be on-ground or online and depend on departmental needs and course availability.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field; a doctoral degree is preferred. Residency in South Dakota is required, or instructors may teach on-ground classes from outside the state.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the appropriate field required; doctoral degree preferred
• Relevant teaching experience, preferably in a traditional university setting
• Commitment to academic excellence and the integration of faith and learning within a Christian liberal arts environment

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses on-ground or online as needed
• Contribute to course development and assessment
• Collaborate with department colleagues to ensure academic quality and integrity

Skills

Teaching experience

Course planning

Student mentoring

Education

Master's degree in field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Conditional Hire (All Disciplines)

Faculty Seasonal Sioux Falls, SD, US

Adjunct Instructor - Conditional Hire (All Disciplines)
University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD

This posting is intended only for individuals who have been contacted by a USF department, area chair, director, or USF Human Resources and conditionally offered a part-time adjunct instructor role, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, credential verification, and other onboarding documentation.

The University of Sioux Falls is pleased to extend conditional adjunct teaching appointments to qualified individuals who have been invited (by USF) to teach a specific course or serve in an instructional capacity.

Important Note: This job posting is not open to unsolicited applications. If you have not received a verbal offer to teach at USF, please do not submit materials to this posting.

General Position Summary
Adjunct instructors at USF are contracted on a term-by-term basis to teach on-ground or, in some cases, online courses. Teaching assignments are based on departmental needs and course availability.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in the appropriate field required; doctoral degree preferred
• Relevant teaching experience, preferably in a traditional university setting
• Commitment to academic excellence and the integration of faith and learning within a Christian liberal arts environment
• Must reside in South Dakota, or if residing outside of South Dakota adjunct must teach on-ground class(es) for USF

Next Steps for Your Conditional Adjunct Instructor Offer:

If a USF representative has asked you to complete this step, please watch your email for instructions and requests from USF HR/Payroll - [e-mail]

• You will receive an email from our third-party vendor (on behalf of USF HR/Payroll) with a link to complete your background check.
• The background check must be completed and returned to USF HR before you can begin teaching.

2. Submit Required Documents

To help expedite the hiring process, please upload the following items as soon as possible (you may submit them while your background check is in progress):

• Letter of application outlining your qualifications and teaching interests
• Statement of Christian faith
• Contact information for at least three professional references familiar with your teaching or academic work

3. Final Onboarding

Once your background check, credential verification, and other employment documentation are complete and approved, you will receive additional onboarding materials from [e-mail] via DocuSign, if required.

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