Adjunct​/Per Course Faculty, Child & Family Development (Summer​/Fall 2026

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Child & Family Development (Summer/Fall 2026)

Position Information:

Work Location:

West Plains Campus
Department:
West Plains Applied Sciences and Technology
Term:
Summer/Fall Semester (per course faculty only)
Begin Dates:
Summer Term – 06/01/2026;
Fall Term – 08/17/2026

Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned Child & Family Development courses
• Grade students’ work in a timely manner
• Be available to assist students with course‑related matters
• Submit attendance and midterm/final grades by required deadlines
• Complete course assessments on time
• Participate in required faculty training
• Teach in day or evening hours, in seated, online, blended, or interactive video formats

Minimum Acceptable

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a field accepted by the Dean
• Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable in certain subject areas as determined by the Dean

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts – 1
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Letter of Recommendation – 1 (Non‑confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation – 2 (Non‑confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation – 3 (Non‑confidential)
• Other Documents – 1
• Certificate/License – 1
• Unofficial Transcripts – 2
• Unofficial Transcripts – 3

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Contact Information:

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