STEM Adjunct Instructor - WVU Potomac State College (Keyser)

Sean Morton Ins Agency Inc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia University's Potomac State College invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors to teach STEM courses in person and/or online. Campuses in Keyser and Morgantown area are involved, with courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, and physics.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in the STEM field and relevant college teaching experience. Salary is established on a per-course basis, with opportunities to contribute to student success and engage in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM required by time of appointment.
• 18 credit hours in STEM or related work experience.
• Previous college teaching experience valued.
• Commitment to student-centered learning, collegiality, innovative teaching, and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach STEM courses in person and/or online.
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching and campus life.
• Engage in service and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student-centered

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in STEM field

18 STEM credit hours or related work experience

Job description

West Virginia University's Potomac State College campus in Keyser,West Virginia, is seeking to develop a pool of qualified adjunctinstructors to fill part-time teaching opportunities as they becomeavailable. The college invites applications for part-time adjunctpositions to teach STEM related courses in person and/or online.STEM disciplines include biology, chemistry, mathematics,engineering, and physics.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree in the appropriate STEMdiscipline from a regionally accredited college or university isrequired by time of appointment
• 18 credit hours of STEM discipline and/or work experience inthe field.
• Previous college teaching experience is valued.
• Successful candidates should demonstrate:
  • A student-centered commitment to high academic standards
  • A commitment to collegiality with peers and building awelcoming community;
  • An understanding and commitment to utilizing innovativeteaching methodologies and systems which actively engage studentsin the learning process;
  • An understanding and commitment to working with faculty, staff,and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Salary is established on a per coursebasis.

Faculty Opportunities: Faculty will have an opportunity toparticipate in the cultural and intellectual life of West VirginiaUniversity and to benefit from professional developmentopportunities made available generally to university faculty whilepursuing commitment to undergraduate teaching and service at asmall college with proven enrollment growth potential that offers adistinctive identity and academic culture.

Potomac State College is part of the West Virginia Universitysystem of campuses. At West Virginia University, we pride ourselveson a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of themost passionate, innovative minds in the country who push theirlimits for the sake of progress, constantly moving the worldforward. Our students, faculty and staff make this institution oneof the best out there, and we are proud to stand as one voice, oneuniversity, one WVU. Get more details athttp://careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. Wetake pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia andare committed to the personal and professional growth of ouremployees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus inMorgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State inKeyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech inBeckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across thestate, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that championswork-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our corevalues service, curiosity, respect, accountability andappreciation unite us as Mountaineers.

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

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Weinvite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, or Veteran status.