Adjunct-Geology

Posting Details

Posting Information Posting Number: Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/3013 Classification: Title: Adjunct Faculty Working Title: Adjunct-Geology Department: Geosciences & Natural Resources Salary Range:

Position Summary Applications are continually invited for part-time instructors in Geology. The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources is home to this program and commonly but not always has the need for part-time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings. In general, the responsibilities are to teach lecture sections of introductory courses that are a part of the University Liberal Studies requirement. These classes typically enroll 30 to 30 students. Scheduling of classes has some flexibility. If a job position becomes open, we will contact qualified candidates about the opportunity. Applicants must have a masters degree in the field of instruction, some prior teaching experience is preferred. To be considered, you must apply online. Required application materials are:

1. A letter of interest
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies are okay)
4. A list of three references, please include complete contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in the teaching discipline or a masters degree with a concentration in the discipline
• A minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Physical Demands Posting Text Open Date: Close Date: Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions to Applicants Applications are continually invited for part-time instructors in Geology. The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources is home to this program and commonly but not always has the need for part-time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings. In general, the responsibilities are to teach lecture sections of introductory courses that are a part of the University Liberal Studies requirement. These classes typically enroll 30 to 40 students. Scheduling of classes has some flexibility. If a job position becomes open, we will contact qualified candidates about the opportunity. Applicants must have a masters degree in the field of instruction, some prior teaching experience is preferred. To be considered, you must apply online. Required application materials are:

1. A letter of interest
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Graduate school transcripts (unofficial copies are okay)
4. A list of three references, please include complete contact information.

Background E-Verify Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials and degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 828-227-7218 or email at jobsemail.wcu.edu.

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of references Optional Documents
• Supplemental Questions

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