College of Education, Health & Human Performance Adjunct Faculty 2026/2027

Myhhhh; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses at Fairmont State University. The position supports multiple disciplines with part-time, campus-based responsibilities and variable course loads per term.

Qualified candidates hold a master’s degree or higher in the discipline and have prior teaching experience. Experience with Blackboard is preferred; commitment to student learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in the discipline to be taught is required; regional or national accreditation is preferred.
• Prior college/university teaching experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the subject area to be taught.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student-centered learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as scheduled and meet all class periods.
• Prepare syllabi, lectures, and assignments.
• Engage students with active learning and meaningful discussions.
• Assess student learning through exams, quizzes, and projects.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain grade records.
• Maintain office hours for student consultation and support.
• Post syllabus and manage grades in the official LMS.
• Participate in departmental assessment activities as required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Student-centered learning

Education

Master's degree or higher in relevant field

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Posting Details

Requisition Number 202610AP

Classification Title Pooled Position: Fairmont State University Adjunct

Working Title College of Education, Health & Human Performance AdjunctFaculty 2026/2027

OASIS Title 22605Z Faculty Adjunct

Type of Position Adjunct Faculty Pooled

Grant Funded Position? No

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate endingdate

Benefits Eligible? No

Tenure Status N/A

Academic Rank N/A

Is this considered a 'term' position? N/A

Job Family 30 - Academic Provost

Appointment Length Adjunct: Varies

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Fairmont State University is a comprehensive, student-centered,state-supported institution offering dozens of certificate anddegree programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels via40+ degree programs and over 150 programs of study. Fairmont Stateeducates engaged citizens in a community distinguished byopportunity, growth, and achievement, delivering transformationalimpact for West Virginia and beyond. The University sits on acharming hilltop campus in Fairmont, West Virginia, a small,friendly city surrounded by nature with mountain resorts and majorcities like Charleston, Pittsburgh and Columbus all within a 2-3hour drive.

Fairmont State University. A Great Place to Learn, to Work, and toCall Home.

• Teach assigned courses as scheduled and meet all designatedclass periods.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, lectures, andassignments.
• Engage students in active learning and facilitate meaningfulclass discussions.
• Assess student learning through examinations, quizzes, andother assignments.
• Provide timely feedback to students and maintain records oftheir progress.
• Maintain regular office hours for student consultation andsupport.
• Submit assessment reporting data and materials and participatein departmental assessment activities, as required bysupervisor.
• Post syllabus and maintain gradebook in Blackboard or otherofficial online course delivery platform.

Minimum Required Education

• A master’s degree or higher in a program of study in thediscipline in which they may be hired to teach is required andprior teaching experience is preferred. The degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by theU.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher EducationAccreditation or equivalent.
• Adjunct faculty teaching in graduate programs should hold theterminal degree determined by the discipline and have a record ofresearch, scholarship or achievement appropriate for the graduateprogram.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level isdesirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the subject area of thecourse(s) to be taught.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student-centeredlearning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Blackboard experience preferred.

Special Conditions

• Part-time faculty are appointed only for the current semesterin which they are teaching, and no guarantees are made forcontinuing employment.
• Due to Affordable Care Act provisions, adjunct employees maynot work for or hold an adjunct assignment more than nine (9)credit hours per semester TOTAL, or 27 hours per week. The hourscan be divided between Fairmont State and another WV publicinstitution/agency, but the total credit hours must still equalnine or fewer or 27 hpw or fewer. This stipulation is due toAffordable Care Act requirements and costs for theinstitutions.

Department/Supervision

Department Pooled Adjunct Position - Varies

Employment Location Main campus, regional sites, or online learning dependent on position

Anticipated Hire Date ASAP

Special Instructions to Applicants

Fairmont State University, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a comprehensive, public institution dedicated to providing accessibleand affordable education to students from diverse backgrounds. Witha commitment to student success and community engagement, FairmontState University offers a wide range of undergraduate and somegraduate programs, supported by dedicated faculty and staff.

Fairmont State University invites applications for adjunctinstructors to teach courses in multiple disciplines. Adjunctinstructors play a vital role in delivering high-quality educationto our students and contributing to the academic mission of theuniversity. Typically, adjunct instructors teach one but no morethan three courses per term depending on need or availability ofacademic units.

Thank you for your interest!

Job Open Date

04/23/2026

Job Close Date

06/27/2027