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Missouri State University in Springfield seeks an Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Management for the Spring 2027 term. The position involves teaching 1–2 sections, maintaining course records, and assigning final grades. Courses may be delivered in traditional, online, or blended formats.
Minimum qualifications include a master's degree or equivalent professional experience as approved by the Dean. The role is per course and out-of-state employment is restricted by university policy; sponsorship is
Position Title Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Management (Spring 2027)
Work Location Springfield Campus
Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department Management
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 Spring Semester (per course faculty only)
Begin Date -Spring Term 01/11/2027
Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach 12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus
The Management Department offers courses in Entertainment Management, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, International Management, Leadership, and Management. Courses may be taught in traditional lecture format, online format, or blended (mix of online and lecture). Per Course faculty teach 1-2 sections of assigned course(s), are available for student assistance relating to their course(s), maintain course records, determine and enter final course grades.
Per Course Faculty should possess a master's degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.
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. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, 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. 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, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252.
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
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.