Adjunct Instructor - School of Natural Resources and the Environment

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position. This role supports various academic programs related to the environment, including Environmental and Soil Sciences and Wildlife Resources.

Applicants must possess a graduate degree relevant to the courses taught, with a doctoral degree preferred. Effective communication and experience in inclusive teaching approaches are strongly sought. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needs arise.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree relevant to the course(s) taught is required at the time of appointment; a doctoral degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Experience with student-centered instruction, inclusive pedagogy, and/or experiential learning approaches is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the academic programs of the School of Natural Resources and the Environment.
• Prepare and deliver instruction to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Review applications as instructional needs arise.

Skills

Effective communication

Student-centered instruction

Experiential learning approaches

Education

Graduate degree relevant to the course(s)

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

The Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty to support the Davis College's academic School of Natural Resources and the Environment. Appointments are on a semester-by-semester basis with varying instructional needs depending on course enrollments and faculty availability. Review of applications occurs on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted at any time when an opportunity becomes available.

The College's mission is rooted in the land-grant tradition-preparing students for impactful careers, advancing knowledge through research and innovation, and serving the people of West Virginia and beyond. The School of Natural Resources and the Environment includes the following academic programs: 1) Environmental, Energy and Land Management; 2) Environmental, Soil and Water Sciences; 3) Forest Resources and Conservation; 4) Wildlife and Fisheries Resources.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree relevant to the course(s) taught is required at the time of appointment; a doctoral degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Experience with student-centered instruction, inclusive pedagogy, and/or experiential learning approaches is desirable.
• Professional experience in applied settings relevant to the course(s) taught is preferred.

Application Process

• A cover letter indicating discipline(s) and course(s) of interest, availability, and relevant teaching or professional experience
• A current curriculum vitae
• A brief statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis as instructional needs arise.

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