Adjunct Faculty, School of Teaching, Learning, and Developmental Science

Adjunct Faculty, School of Teaching, Learning, and Developmental Science (Spring 2026)

Missouri State University accepts applications for Adjunct Faculty to establish a pool of available candidates. By submitting an application for this posting, you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University’s Adjunct Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester. There may not be a current opening.

Position Information:

• Position Title:
  
  Adjunct Faculty, School of Teaching, Learning, and Developmental Science (Spring 2026)
• Work Location:
  
  Springfield Campus
• Department:
  School of Teaching, Learning & Developmental Sciences

Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Term:
Spring Semester (per course faculty only), Begin Date: 01/12/2026

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach: 12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus

Description of Primary Duties: Adjunct faculty teach by way of one of the following:
1) face-to-face on the Springfield campus,
2) face-to-face on a campus other than Springfield,
3) online, or
4) in a blended format that may include ITV or online teaching.

Minimum Acceptable

Qualifications:

Adjunct faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.

Additional Qualifications:

Adjunct faculty in Child Life Education must have a minimum of three years experience working in a child life program in a health care facility, and they must hold current certification as a Child Life Specialist or hold certification by the appointment date. Adjunct faculty in Elementary education and Early Childhood Education, a minimum of three years teaching experience and certification are preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students.