Part-time Adjunct - College of Creative Arts and Media Online Programs

West Virginia University; West Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in West Virginia is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor for online courses in Creative Arts and Media. Candidates should have a terminal degree or substantial industry experience, with a dynamic approach to teaching and a commitment to student engagement. The role focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, requiring applicants to demonstrate their teaching strengths and professional experiences effectively. Positions are paid on a per-course basis and aren't benefits-eligible.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a terminal degree or significant industry experience.
• Must demonstrate teaching strengths and relate them to applied courses.
• Experience with online teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses online.
• Engage students in the learning experience.
• Support students’ professional growth in respective fields.

Skills

Engaging teaching style

Professional experience in the discipline

Ability to foster a collaborative learning environment

Course design

Education

Terminal degree (master’s or doctoral) in a closely related discipline

Bachelor’s degree with substantial industry experience

Job description

Job Description – Part‑time Adjunct – College of Creative Arts and Media Online Programs (28946)

Part‑time Adjunct – College of Creative Arts and Media Online Programs – 28946

Description

The College of Creative Arts and Media (https://creativeartsandmedia.wvu.edu/online-programs) at West Virginia University invites applications for online, part‑time adjunct instructor positions to teach undergraduate, graduate, or microcredential/non‑credentialled courses.

The college currently offers the following programs in an online format: a master’s degree in Digital and Data Marketing Communications, a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, a master’s degree in Global Marketing, and a master’s degree in Creative Strategy. In addition to the above master’s degree programs, the college offers seven graduate certificates and specializations in Creative Strategy, Data Marketing Communications, Digital and Social Media, Healthcare Marketing, Higher Education Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Public Relations Leadership.

Online adjunct teaching positions prefer candidates that possess a terminal degree (master’s or doctoral) in a closely related discipline, along with related professional experience. Candidates that possess a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline along with substantial, highly specialized industry experience will also be considered.

Review of applications occurs on an as‑needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted at any time when an opportunity in their expressed interest or professional area becomes available. Applications submitted through the online form will remain active for the calendar year in which they are submitted. Salary is established on a per‑course basis. These positions are not anticipated to be benefits‑eligible.

Required Application Materials

To be considered for online adjunct teaching opportunities, please complete the online application form and attach via Word or PDF document your:

• 1) Cover letter
• 2) Resume/CV
• 3) Contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation

In your cover letter, be sure to connect your professional experience and teaching strengths/experience as it relates to the courses you are applying to teach. WVU College of Creative Arts and Media online instructors are engaging, dynamic, and leaders in their respective fields, so please tell us what you will bring into the online classroom to ensure a valuable, interactive learning experience for students.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career‑oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology‑intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work‑life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.