College of Liberal Arts Adjunct Faculty 2026​/2027

Posting Details Requisition Number

202609AP

Pooled Position:
Fairmont State University Adjunct

College of Liberal Arts Adjunct Faculty 2026/2027

22605Z Faculty Adjunct

Adjunct Faculty Pooled

No

No

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N/A

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30 - Academic Provost

Adjunct:
Varies

Fairmont State University is a comprehensive, student-centered,state-supported institution offering dozens of certificate anddegree 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 acharming 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 2-3hour drive.

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

• 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, andother assignments.
• Provide timely feedback to students and maintain records oftheir 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.

• A master’s degree or higher in a program of study in the discipline in which they may be hired to teach is required andprior teaching experience is preferred. The degree must be from aregionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by theU.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
• Adjunct faculty teaching in graduate programs should hold the terminal degree determined by the discipline and have a record of research, scholarship or achievement appropriate for the graduate program.

• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the subject area of thecourse(s) to be taught.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student-centered learning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Previous Blackboard experience preferred.

• 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 maynot work for or hold an adjunct assignment more than nine (9) credit hours per semester TOTAL, or 27 hours per week. The hourscan be divided between Fairmont State and another WV public institution/agency, but the total credit hours must still equalnine or fewer or 27 hpw or fewer. This stipulation is due to Affordable Care Act requirements and costs for the institutions.

Pooled Adjunct Position - Varies

Main campus, regional sites, or online learning dependent on position

ASAP

Fairmont State University, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, is acomprehensive, public institution dedicated to providing accessible and affordable education to students from diverse backgrounds. Witha 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. Typically, adjunct instructors teach one but no morethan three courses per term depending on need or availability of academic units.

• Cover letter detailing teaching interests and qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
• Transcripts
• Certification/Licensure (If appropriate to field of teaching expertise)

04/23/2026

06/27/2027