What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct/Per Course Faculty - Environmental Plant Science (Spring 2027) position at Missouri State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct/Per Course Faculty - Environmental Plant Science (Spring 2027)
Work Location
Springfield 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
School of Agricultural Science and Conservation
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 -Spring Term
01/11/2027
Begin Date - Summer Term
Begin Date - Fall Term
Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach
12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus
Description of Primary Duties
Teaching classes at specific times, submitting grades by due dates, supporting goals/mission of School of Agricultural Science and Conservation. Employee reports to the School Director.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Per Course Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
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. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Open Date
10/14/2026
Close Date
01/26/2027
Posting Number
20260075PCF
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88643
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Employee Discounts, Sick Leave