Adjunct Professor/Instructor

MVSU International; Itta Bena (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi Valley State University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor/Professor. The position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and participating in departmental activities, with a strong commitment to effective teaching and mentoring.

Applicants should complete adjunct-faculty orientation and online teaching workshops prior to employment. Candidates should demonstrate confidentiality, clear communication, writing and editing skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Must hold a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a relevant field, or 18 graduate credits.
• Participation in adjunct-faculty orientation and online teaching workshops prior to employment.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Participate in departmental activities.
• Provide evidence of commitment to effective teaching and mentoring.
• Occasionally monitor and train students for department activities on a project basis.
• Contribute to the mission of MVSU.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Communication

Writing

Editing

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s degree

18 graduate credits

Job description

Serve as an adjunct Instructor/Professor at Mississippi Valley State University ( MVSU ).

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and participating in some departmental activities. Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching and should provide evidence of a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. Occasional monitoring and training of students for departmental activities may be required on a project-by-project basis. Successful candidates should demonstrate a genuine desire to contribute to the mission of MVSU.

Other requirements and skills include:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work well with people with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in relevant field of study or closely related field, or 18 graduate credit hours in the subject matter area for which the application is submitted.

All Adjunct instructors/professors are required to participate in adjunct-faculty orientation and online teaching workshops prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work well with people with diverse backgrounds.

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience (in person and online) in core disciplinary subject areas. We are accepting applications for all disciplines/degree programs offered at the University.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents