Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Child and Family Development
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor, College Lecturer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Missouri State University-West Plains 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. Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees.
To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department. Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae. Unofficial transcripts must be attached as a required document to the online application. Official transcripts and any valid licenses or certificates required by the position will be required at time of hire in order to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law.
At the time of hire, applicants will be required to submit official transcripts to Teresa Shipley, MSU-WP Academic Affairs, 128 Garfield Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775.
Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Child and Family Development (Spring 2027)
Work Location
Work Location West Plains Campus
Out-of-State Employment
Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.
Department
Department West Plains Arts, Letters, Mathematics, and Natural 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
Term Spring Semester (per course faculty only)
Begin Date
-Spring Term 01/18/2027
Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach
Description of Primary Duties
Missouri State University-West Plains seeks adjunct faculty to teach Child and Family Development courses.
Responsibilities include teaching assigned course(s); grading students’ work in a timely manner; being available to assist students with course-related matters; submitting attendance and midterm/final grades by the required deadlines; completing course assessments on time; and participating in required training.
Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening hours and may be seated, online, blended, or interactive video.
Adjunct faculty members are appointed on a semester basis only. The hours which adjunct faculty are allowed to teach each semester are determined by current regulations. Consult with the office of academic affairs to determine the number of hours allowed.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Adjunct Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean. Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable in certain subject areas as determined by the Dean.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Missouri State University-West Plains 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. Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees.
To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department. Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae. Unofficial transcripts must be attached as a required document to the online application. Official transcripts and any valid licenses or certificates required by the position will be required…
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