Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Program - School of Health Sciences

Location: Cullowhee

Posting Number Quick Link for Internal Postings  Classification Title Adjunct Faculty Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences Program - School of Health Sciences Department School of Health Sciences Salary Range Position Summary

Applications are currently invited for part-time instructors in the Health Sciences program housed in the School of Health Sciences.

The School of Health Sciences commonly has the need for part-time instructors. We invite applications to be submitted for these potential openings.

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/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

Minimum qualifications for teaching in the academic programs are a master's or doctoral degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration (minimum 18 graduate semester hours) in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

Posting Text

Open Date 10/25/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online. Applicant should attach a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and a list of three references (include names, addresses and complete contact information), and unofficial transcripts.

For questions or additional information, please contact Katherine Pincura, Director, Health Sciences Program at kpincura or Ericka Zimmerman, Director, School of Health Sciences at epzimmerman.

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/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  or email .

University Safety

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