Job Summary The Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies (CDST) at ETSU seeks qualified adjunct instructors for a variety of interdisciplinary courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly in the areas of interdisciplinary theory and practice, design thinking, cultural studies, gender and diversity studies, STEAM studies, and leadership/workforce/ organizational studies. Course descriptions for current CDST/LEAD/MALS courses are available at https://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=61&navoid=3932 and https://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=37&navoid=1621.
Courses are taught both online and on ground. Positions are temporary as needed, semester by semester, and do not include benefits. CDST houses both undergraduate and graduate interdisciplinary studies degree programs and is part of the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. Its mission is to provide both interdisciplinary studies and degree completion options to a wide variety of traditional and post-traditional students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.
Required Qualifications Candidates should have a documented background in interdisciplinary studies and/or interdisciplinary teaching experience.
Instructors for undergraduate courses must hold at least a masters degree in a relevant area from a regionally accredited university or international equivalent.
Instructors for graduate courses must hold a Ph.D or other terminal degree in a relevant area from a regionally accredited university or international equivalent; candidates with extensive professional experience may qualify with a masters degree under some circumstances.
Preferred Qualifications Previous experience or professional preparation in teaching post-traditional students/adult learners A defined area of interdisciplinary study and research activity
Compensation & Benefits Salary dependent on education and experience. For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
Application Instructions Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
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University Overview East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institutions mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institutions focus on community engagement.
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