Adjunct Faculty at Mat-Su College​/Palmer; Various Departments, Credit

Matanuska-Susitna College Adjunct Faculty Position

Matanuska-Susitna College is recruiting qualified applicants for its pool of part-time adjunct faculty. Duties will include instructing students in the course subject matter and developing the course syllabus, teaching materials, and tests/assessments as needed. Classes may be taught in person, online, or via web meeting.

Mat-Su College is a community campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the fastest growing region of Alaska.

Applicants should reside in the State of Alaska and be available to work within Alaska during the length of the assignment as most courses will be taught face-to-face on the campus of Mat-Su College. No relocation expenses will be paid for adjunct instruction.

To thrive in this role, adjunct faculty members must be student-focused, with a strong desire to see students succeed in their academic goals. Timely submission of requested information, such as grades, is expected. Subject areas include but are not limited to:
Accounting, Alaska Native Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Communications, Computer Network & Technology, English / Writing, Ground School, Health Sciences, Human Services, Justice, Mathematics, Medical Assisting, Philosophy, Psychology, Statistics, Social Work, Sociology, Veterinary Assisting Adjunct positions are hired on a semester-by-semester contract basis. Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of a contract. Please note in your cover letter the subject(s) you are interested in applying for.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have expertise and experience relevant to teaching the specific course content. Experience teaching college-level courses is preferred.

Academic Disciplines:
Varies by discipline; typically, master's degree or higher in the appropriate academic area or master's degree with at least 15 graduate hours in field. Experience teaching college-level courses is preferred.

Vocational Disciplines:
Varies by discipline; typically, degree or certificate in field with demonstrated experience and expertise sufficient to perform teaching assignment required. Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.

Position Details:

This is a part-time, temporary (adjunct) faculty represented position. New hires will be placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience. Salary is based on the number of previous semesters teaching experience within the University of Alaska.

Applicants should reside in the State of Alaska and be available to work within Alaska during the length of the assignment as most courses will be taught face-to-face on the campus of Mat-Su College. No relocation expenses will be paid for adjunct instruction.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Applicants should be prepared to attach the following documents as part their application:

1) Cover Letter which notes the relevance of your education and experience to this adjunct position, and the course(s) or areas of expertise you fell you are qualified to teach.

2) Comprehensive Curriculum Vita

3) Contact information for three professional references (names, phone numbers, and/or email addresses)

4) Unofficial transcript(s)

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact HR Coordinator Shira Crowell at sacrowell.

This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be cancelled based upon the needs of the university.

This position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/AFL-CIO.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need…