Adjunct Part-Time Faculty Positions - College of Arts and Sciences

Bowie State University; Bowie (MD); Remote; USD 3,500 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowie State University seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach online courses in various disciplines for the College of Arts and Sciences. This temporary, part-time role offers compensation per course and requires engaging remote instruction with timely feedback to students.

Open to candidates with relevant graduate degrees and professional experience; ABDs with 18 hours are considered. Applicants should submit CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, writing sample, transcripts, and references.

Qualifications

• Minimum: master-level degree with 18 graduate hours in area.
• Professional field experience required; certifications where necessary.
• ABD candidates considered with 18 hours in field.

Responsibilities

• Teach online courses in English, Communications, Education, Human Resources, Mathematics, and Public Speaking.

Skills

M.A./M.S./M.Ed. with 18 hours

professional field experience

strong communication skills

remote mentorship

Education

M.A./M.S./M.Ed.

ABD considered with 18 hours

Job description

Job Posting: JR102221 Adjunct Part-Time Faculty Positions - College of Arts and Sciences (Evergreen) (Open)

Department: College of Arts & Sciences, JM

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Open Date: 09-28-2026

Close Date: Compensation Range: $3,500 - $4,000 per course, subject to change

Job Description:

Bowie State University has a reputation for providing a high-quality education to undergraduate and graduate students and we are seeking educators who share our commitment and mission.

Responsibilities:

• We are seeking to recruit qualified and experienced Adjunct faculty to teach online programs in the following areas:
  • English
  • Communications
  • Education
  • Human Resources
  • Mathematics
  • Public Speaking

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have M.A., M.S, M.Ed., with at least 18 hours in their respective areas and professional experience in the field of study.
• Certifications and industry experience required where necessary.
• Preference will be given to those having prior undergraduate-level teaching experience.
• Strong communication skills, ability to provide mentorship and guidance remotely by email, phone and or video call, and willingness to offer extensive feedback on student work required.
• ABD’s will be considered with appropriate 18 hours in the specific field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree preferred in related field.
• Prior college teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• On-line teaching experience and/or Quality Matters certification strongly preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.

A review of applications will begin as soon as possible, and continue until positions are filled.

For consideration, applicants should submit the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter (specifying the courses that you are qualified to teach)
• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Two Letters of Reference

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; supplemental retirement accounts.

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