Adjunct Professor/Instructor

MVSU International; Mississippi; On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional university in Mississippi seeks an adjunct Instructor/Professor to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. Responsibilities include participating in departmental activities and monitoring students for specific projects. Preference is given to those with teaching experience and a strong ability to communicate and work with diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Participation in adjunct-faculty orientation and online teaching workshops is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Participate in departmental activities.
• Monitor and train students for departmental activities as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong writing and editing skills

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s degree in relevant field

18 graduate credit hours in the subject matter

Job description

Responsibilities

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

• 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 a relevant field of study or a closely related field, or have 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.