English; On-line Dual Enrollment Adjunct

English (On-line) Dual Enrollment Adjunct

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Fairmont State University, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a comprehensive, public institution dedicated to providing accessible and affordable education to students from diverse backgrounds. With a commitment to student success and community engagement, Fairmont State University offers a wide range of undergraduate and some graduate programs, supported by dedicated faculty and staff.

Fairmont State University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in multiple disciplines. Adjunct instructors play a vital role in delivering high-quality education to our students and contributing to the academic mission of the university.

If you wish to apply for an adjunct position, please click on the "apply for this posting" button and submit the following materials:

* Cover letter detailing teaching interests and qualifications.

* Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

* Transcripts

* Certification/Licensure (If appropriate to field of teaching expertise)

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Requisition Number 2025003AP Classification Title Working Title English (On-line) Dual Enrollment Adjunct OASIS Title 22605Z Faculty Adjunct Type of Position Adjunct Faculty Pooled Grant Funded Position? No If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date Benefits Eligible? No Tenure Status N/A Academic Rank N/A Is this considered a "term" position? N/A Job Family Appointment Length Adjunct:
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Job Duties and Responsibilities

Fairmont State University is a comprehensive, student-centered, state-supported institution offering dozens of certificate and degree programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels via 40+ degree programs and over 150 programs of study. Fairmont State educates engaged citizens in a community distinguished by opportunity, growth, and achievement, delivering transformational impact for West Virginia and beyond. The University sits on a charming hilltop campus in Fairmont, West Virginia, a small, friendly city surrounded by nature with mountain resorts and major cities like Charleston, Pittsburgh and Columbus all within a 2-3 hour drive.

Fairmont State University. A Great Place to Learn, to Work, and to Call Home.

Fairmont State University is seeking highly motivated professional educators to deliver online English courses to our Dual Enrollment student population. Dual Enrollment students are those who are currently in high school and are enrolled in university course work for which they receive both college credit and credit toward their high school graduation requirements. Candidates should be very comfortable working with High School aged students in an on-line modality, as well as coordinating with secondary K-12 partners, and university faculty and staff.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

* Teach assigned courses as scheduled and meet all designated class periods.

* Prepare course materials such as syllabi, lectures, and assignments.

* Engage students in active learning and facilitate meaningful class discussions.

* Assess student learning through examinations, quizzes, and other assignments.

* Provide timely feedback to students and maintain records of their progress.

* Maintain regular office hours for student consultation and support

* Submit assessment reporting data and materials and participate in departmental assessment activities, as required by supervisor.

* Post syllabus and maintain gradebook in Blackboard or other official online course delivery platform.

* Coordinate on-site student activities and evaluation with cooperating high school facilitators, as needed.

* Participate in Dual Enrollment faculty development offerings.

Minimum Expectations Minimum Required Education

* At least 18 hours of graduate work in the subject are of the course(s) to be taught. (Master's degree or higher preferred.) All credits or degrees must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications

* Prior teaching experience at both the college/university level and the high school level is desirable.

* Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the subject area of the course(s) to be taught.

* Commitment to excellence in teaching and student-centered teaching.

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Quality Matters certification preferred.

Special Conditions

* Part-time faculty are appointed only for the current semester in which they are teaching, and no guarantees are made for continuing employment.

* Due to Affordable Care Act provisions, adjunct employees may not work for or hold an adjunct assignment more than nine (9) credit hours per semester TOTAL, or 27 hours per week. The…