Posting Details
Posting Information Posting Number: Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/3066 Classification: Title: Adjunct Faculty Working Title: Adjunct-Political Science and Public Affairs Department: Political Science & Public Affairs
Salary Range Position Summary
Western Carolina University is always looking for qualified part-time adjunct faculty to enhance its academic programs. Minimum qualifications for teaching in the academic programs are a doctors or masters degree in the teaching discipline or a masters degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline, a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. A terminal degree is preferred.
These appointments are on a course-by-course basis. Salary is commensurate with education experience and discipline. These postings are continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest and expertise meets the programmatic needs of WCU at any time, you will be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.
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: • Terminal Degree
Physical Demands Posting Text
Open Date: Close Date: Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions to Applicants
Western Carolina University is always looking for qualified part-time adjunct faculty to enhance its academic programs. Minimum qualifications for teaching in the academic programs are a doctors or masters degree in the teaching discipline or a masters degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline, a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. A terminal degree is preferred.
These appointments are on a course-by-course basis. Salary is commensurate with education experience and discipline. These postings are continuous in order to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest and expertise meets the programmatic needs of WCU at any time, you will be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester.
WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching service and scholarship.
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.
EEO 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.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents: • Curriculum Vitae • Unofficial Transcripts • List of references Optional Documents: • Supplemental Questions
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