Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Foreign Language Institute (Fall 2026)

Missouri State University

Springfield (MA)

On-site

USD 2,500 - 5,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent public university in Springfield seeks Adjunct/Per Course Faculty for its Foreign Language Institute starting Fall 2026. Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent experience to instruct foreign language classes. This position is part of a candidate pool for future offerings, emphasizing a flexible teaching schedule. Candidates should demonstrate teaching skills and a commitment to educational excellence. Applications are evaluated based on submitted documents.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
Experience teaching beginning/intermediate classes in foreign languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach classes in languages including Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian.

Skills

Teaching proficiency in foreign languages

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Foreign Language Institute (Fall 2026)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Missouri State University accepts applications for Adjunct/Per Course Faculty to establish a pool of available candidates. By submitting an application for this posting you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University’s Adjunct Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester. There may not be a current opening. Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees. To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department. Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae. Unofficial transcripts can be attached as an optional document to the online application. Official transcripts may be required at time of hire to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law.

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Foreign Language Institute (Fall 2026)

Work Location: Springfield Campus

Department: Languages, Cultures and Religions

Sponsorship Information: Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Term: Summer/Fall Semester (per course faculty only)

Begin Date - Fall Term 08/10/2026

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach: 12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus

Description of Primary Duties

Teach beginning and/or intermediate classes in Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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* Do you have a Master's Degree?
- No
- Yes
* What discipline is your Master's degree?
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?
- Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.
- No, I am not currently employed by the University.
- No, I am a current per course faculty member.
- No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.
- No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.
- No, I am a current student University employee.