Adjunct Instructor - School of Education and Counseling

The School of Education and Counseling within the College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University invites applications for Part-Time Adjunct Faculty positions to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following specializations in the Spring 2026, Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 semesters: elementary and secondary teacher education, literacy education, special education, education leadership, early childhood education, child development, family sciences, counseling, human services, and addiction studies.

These positions at minimum require a master's or doctoral degree in a field related to the course(s) being taught (e.g., Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Education Leadership, Literacy Education, Child Development, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline), as well as evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level. The positions available in the counseling area may require counseling experience and/or holding appropriate licenses in the field.

Individuals with a doctoral degree are eligible to teach graduate or undergraduate courses; individuals with only a master's degree are eligible to teach undergraduate courses.

Applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be considered as openings arise. Salary is established on a per-course basis. While these positions are not anticipated to be benefits-eligible, individual positions may become benefits-eligible based on course load, which may vary depending on departmental need.

Please submit: (a) a letter of application summarizing your teaching qualifications, (b) your curriculum vitae, and (c) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.

Individuals with questions regarding this posting should contact Dr. Johnna Bolyard, Associate Director, School of Education and Counseling yard.edu or Ms. Dana Musick, School of Education and Counseling ick.edu.