Part-Time Faculty - School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

University of Rio Grande-Rio Grande Community College; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College invites applications for part-time, non-tenure track faculty positions in the School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at locations in Rio Grande (main campus), Jackson, McArthur Pomeroy (Meigs Center), and Piketon (Pike Center).

Courses include Communications/Speech, History, Humanities, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Social Work, and Spanish.

Qualifications

• General education courses require a master’s degree in the discipline or a master’s degree plus at least 18 graduate credits relevant to the discipline.
• For courses beyond general education, a terminal degree or a degree at least one level above the teaching level is required (Bachelor’s for associate programs, Master’s for bachelor programs, terminal for graduate programs).
• Individuals progressing toward credentialing and mentored by a credentialed faculty member may teach during their educational program.
• Faculty teaching technically-oriented courses must have practical field experience and hold current licenses/certifications as applicable.
• Must be available for day and/or evening classes.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire.

Education

Master’s degree in the discipline

18 graduate credit hours relevant to the discipline

Job description

Position:Part-Time Faculty - School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Location: Multiple Locations (OH)

Job Id:607

# of Openings:10

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College invites applications for part-time, non-tenure track faculty positions in the School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences at locations in Rio Grande (main campus), Jackson, McArthur Pomeroy (Meigs Center), and Piketon (Pike Center). Academic programs and/or courses in this school include:

• Communications/Speech
• History
• Humanities
• Literature
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Social Work
• Spanish

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Faculty members teaching general education courses must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in the discipline or a master’s degree and a cohesive set of at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework relevant to the discipline.

For courses other than general education courses:

• Faculty members must hold a terminal degree or a degree at least one level above the degree level in which they are teaching:
  • At least a bachelor’s degree if teaching in an associate degree program
  • At least a master’s degree if teaching in a bachelor’s degree program
  • A terminal degree if teaching in a graduate program.
• Individuals who are making substantial progress toward meeting the faculty credentialing requirements and who are mentored by a faculty member who does meet the minimum credentialing requirements may serve as instructors during their educational programs.
• Faculty members teaching technically- or practice-oriented courses must have practical experience in the field and hold current licenses and/or certifications, as applicable.
• Mustbe available for day and/or evening classes.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Review of applications and positions are filled throughout the year based on program/course needs. Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire. For additional information about Rio, please visit:http://www.rio.edu .

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. Rio is nestled in the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains in southeastern Ohio, a primarily rural area. Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.