Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts - WVU Potomac State College; Keyser

Adjunct Instructor, Liberal Arts - WVU Potomac State College (Keyser)

West Virginia University's Potomac State College campus in Keyser, West Virginia, is seeking to develop a pool of qualified adjunct instructors to fill part‑time teaching opportunities as they become available. The college invites applications for part‑time adjunct positions to teach Liberal Arts related courses in person and/or online. Potential areas of need include art history, child development and family studies, communication studies, English, media studies, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.

Teach Liberal Arts related courses in person and/or online, using innovative teaching methodologies and systems which actively engage students in the learning process.

• A minimum of a master's degree in the course content area from a regionally accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment OR a master's degree in a related field and 18 credit hours in the course content area and/or work experience in the field.
• Previous college teaching experience is valued.
• APPQMR certification or equivalent is required for online teaching.
• Successful candidates should demonstrate:
  • A student‑centered commitment to high academic standards.
  • A commitment to collegiality with peers and building a welcoming community.
  • An understanding and commitment to utilizing innovative teaching methodologies and systems which actively engage students in the learning process.
  • An understanding and commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial college transcript(s)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Background check required for selected candidate

Applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be considered as openings arise. Salary is established on a per course basis.

Faculty Opportunities:
Faculty will have an opportunity to participate in the cultural and intellectual life of West Virginia University and to benefit from professional development opportunities made available generally to university faculty while pursuing commitment to undergraduate teaching and service at a small college with proven enrollment growth potential that offers a distinctive identity and academic culture.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.