Theatre & Dance Adjunct Faculty - Per-Course Teaching

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; Full time

Job description

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Theatre & Dance (Summer/Fall 2026)

Missouri State University accepts applications for Adjunct/Per Course Faculty to establish a pool of available candidates. By submitting an application for this posting you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University’s Adjunct/Per Course Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester. There may not be a current opening.

Position Information

Position Title Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Theatre & Dance (Summer/Fall 2026)

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Term

Term Summer/Fall Semester (per course faculty only)

Begin Date -Spring Term

Begin Date - Summer Term

Begin Date - Summer Term 05/26/2026

Begin Date - Fall Term

Begin Date - Fall Term 08/10/2026

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach 12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus

Description of Primary Duties

Duties include teaching entry level classes in both Theatre & Dance.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.

Additional Qualifications

Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this vacancy?
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• * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

• * Do you have a Master\'s Degree?
• Yes
• No

• * What discipline is your Master\'s degree?

• * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?
• Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.
• No, I am not currently employed by the University.
• No, I am a current per course faculty member.
• No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.
• No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.
• No, I am a current student University employee.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - 1
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
• Other Documents -1

If you have questions:

Office of Human Resources
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