What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Communication position at Missouri Western State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty - Communication
Department
Early College Academy
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary
Missouri Western State University is accepting applications for a Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct) for the Early College Academy (ECA). The Department will review applications for one part-time faculty in the area of English First-Year Composition for the upcoming Spring semester.
ECA Adjuncts are hired to teach on a per course basis and are hired on a contractual, part-time basis and are not on a tenure track. Each academic term may present the need to hire new or additional Adjunct Faculty.
Under general supervision, Adjuncts will plan and implement curriculum for assigned course(s); effectively communicate class content to students in an online environment; evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcome in a timely manner.
ECA Adjuncts are hired to teach on a per course basis and are hired on a contractual, part-time basis and are not on a tenure track. Each academic term may present the need to hire new or additional Adjunct Faculty.
Under general supervision, Adjuncts will plan and implement curriculum for assigned course(s); effectively communicate class content to students in an online environment; evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcome in a timely manner.
Essential Job Duties
- Adheres to all applicable university academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks and academic catalogs.
- Develops course syllabus for each course assigned. The syllabus will include learning objectives and any required university information. Distribute the syllabus to campus administration and enrolled students.
- Instructs the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog, relates instruction to course and academic program outcomes as may be defined by course or program assessment plans.
- Prepare and grade exams based on course objectives and published scheduled exams, and returns all assignments/graded work in a timely manner.
- Implements evaluation of outcomes assessments and achieves established results while maintaining college standards and student satisfaction.
- Submit grades at the appropriate time.
- Be responsive to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair, College Dean, or ECA Director.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 18 content-specific graduate hours
- Teaching experience
- Content area experience
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in related field
- Teaching experience in higher education
- Professional experience in related area
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
As Missouri’s designated applied learning institution, we seek a candidate who is both collaborative and service oriented, and who demonstrates a strong commitment to building real-world active-learning environments.
Physical Demands
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Demands
Hours of Work
Hours varies as determined by class schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PT046P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/12/2026
Open Date
11/19/2025
Priority Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
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