Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, General Education Division (Fall 2026)

Missouri State University; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University-West Plains seeks adjunct faculty to teach General Education and Preprofessional Studies courses at the West Plains Campus. Faculty will teach assigned course(s), grade student work promptly, and assist students with course-related matters while adhering to attendance and grade deadlines.

Presenters may teach in person or via online formats; adjunct appointments are semester-based, and hours depend on current regulations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.
• Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable in certain subject areas as determined by the Dean.
• Ability to teach courses in General Education and Preprofessional Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course(s).
• Grade students’ work in a timely manner.
• Be available to assist students with course-related matters.
• Submit attendance and midterm/final grades by required deadlines.
• Complete course assessments on time.
• Participate in required training.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, General Education Division (Fall 2026)

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, General Education Division (Fall 2026)

Work Location

Work Location West Plains Campus

Department

Department West Plains Arts, Letters, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences

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

Term Summer/Fall Semester (per course faculty only)

Begin Date -Spring Term

Begin Date - Summer Term

Begin Date - Summer Term 06/01/2026

Begin Date - Fall Term

Begin Date - Fall Term 08/17/2026

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach

Description of Primary Duties

Missouri State University-West Plains seeks adjunct faculty to teach courses within the General Education and Preprofessional Studies division:

• Arts, Letters, and Education Department
• Natural and Applied Sciences Department

• teaching assigned course(s)


• grading students’ work in a timely manner


• being available to assist students with course-related matters


• submitting attendance and midterm/final grades by the required deadlines


• completing course assessments on time


• participating in required training

Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening hours and may be seated, online, blended, or interactive video.

Adjunct faculty members are appointed on a semester basis only. The hours which adjunct faculty are allowed to teach each semester are determined by current regulations. Consult with the office of academic affairs to determine the number of hours allowed.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Adjunct Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean. Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable in certain subject areas as determined by the Dean.

Additional Qualifications

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, [e-mail], 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Have you previously taught for MSU-West Plains?
  
  • Yes
  • No
  
  


• If you taught for MSU-Springfield within the last 12 months, please list which semester(s) and how many credit hours you taught.
  

  (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.
  
  
  
  


• How did you hear about this vacancy?
  
  
  
  • Indeed
  
  
  • Linkedin
  
  
  • Missouri State University Website
  
  
  • Google
  
  
  • Employee Referral
  
  
  • Job Alerts
  
  
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  
  
  • Personal Contacts / Networking
  
  
  • Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)
  
  
  • Other
  
  
  
  


• Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.
  

  (Open Ended Question)

  
  


• Please list all of your degrees with discipline for each.
  

  (Open Ended Question)

  
  


• Do you have college-level teaching experience?
  
  • Yes
  • No
  
  


• Please cite any work experience, including teaching, that is relevant to the subject matter you would like to teach.
  

  (Open Ended Question)

  
  


• Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening hours and may be seated, online, blended or interactive video. Please indicate all delivery formats/schedules you are willing to teach.
  

  (Open Ended Question)

  
  

Required Documents

• Cover Letter


• Unofficial Transcripts - 1


• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy


• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)


• Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)


• Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)


• Other Documents -1


• Certificate/License-1


• Unofficial Transcripts -2


• Unofficial Transcripts -3

If you have questions:
Office of Human Resources
(t)417-836-5102
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have student employment questions:
Student Employment Services
(t)417-836-5627
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.