Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts - WVU Potomac State College (Keyser)

Sean Morton Ins Agency Inc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Potomac State College is seeking to develop a pool of qualified adjunct instructors to teach Liberal Arts courses in person and/or online. Opportunities cover areas such as art history, development, communications, English, media studies, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.

Qualifications include a master's degree in the content area or related field with 18 credit hours, online teaching certification (APPQMR or equivalent), and a student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the course content area from a regionally accredited college or university by time of appointment or a related field with 18 credit hours in the content area and/or work experience.
• Previous college teaching experience is valued.
• APPQMR certification or equivalent is required for online teaching.
• Demonstrates commitment to high academic standards, collegiality, innovative teaching methods, and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach Liberal Arts courses in person and/or online as needed.
• Contribute to the academic community and participate in appropriate campus activities.
• Adhere to college policies and maintain professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

Student-centered

Collegiality

Innovative teaching

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in course content area

APPQMR certification or equivalent

Job description

West Virginia University's Potomac State College campus in Keyser,West Virginia, is seeking to develop a pool of qualified adjunctinstructors to fill part-time teaching opportunities as they becomeavailable. The college invites applications for part-time adjunctpositions to teach Liberal Arts related courses in person and/oronline. Potential areas of need include art history, childdevelopment and family studies, communication studies, English,media studies, political science, psychology, social work, andsociology.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree in the course content area from a regionally accredited college or university is required by timeof appointment OR a master's degree in a related field and 18credit hours in the course content area and/or work experience inthe field
• Previous college teaching experience is valued.
• APPQMR certification or equivalent is required for onlineteaching.
• Successful candidates should demonstrate:
  • A student-centered commitment to high academic standards
  • A commitment to collegiality with peers and building awelcoming community;
  • An understanding and commitment to utilizing innovativeteaching methodologies and systems which actively engage studentsin the learning process;
  • An understanding and commitment to working with faculty, staff,and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Application Requirements

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial college transcript(s)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Background check required for selected candidate

Applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be considered as openings arise. Salary is established on a per coursebasis.

Faculty Opportunities: Faculty will have an opportunity toparticipate in the cultural and intellectual life of West VirginiaUniversity and to benefit from professional developmentopportunities made available generally to university faculty whilepursuing commitment to undergraduate teaching and service at asmall college with proven enrollment growth potential that offers adistinctive identity and academic culture.

Potomac State College is part of the West Virginia Universitysystem of campuses. At West Virginia University, we pride ourselveson a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of themost passionate, innovative minds in the country who pushtheirlimits for the sake of progress, constantly moving the worldforward. Our students, faculty and staff make this institution oneof the best out there, and we are proud to stand as one voice, oneuniversity, one WVU. Get more details athttp://careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. Wetake pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia andare committed to the personal and professional growth of ouremployees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus inMorgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State inKeyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech inBeckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across thestate, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that championswork-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our corevalues service, curiosity, respect, accountability andappreciation unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make alasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Weinvite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, or Veteran status.