Adjunct Instructor - Jefferson City

SFCC provides a high-quality, geographically, financially and emotionally accessible education to more than 4,000 students who range from traditional college-age students to adult learners. The college offers associate of arts, associate of fine arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, professional and skills certificates, and noncredit courses and programs, and workforce development training in a 14-county area in central Missouri with locations in Sedalia, Boonville, Clinton, Lake of the Ozarks, Whiteman Air Force Base, Jefferson City and online. 

Position Purpose: We are looking for qualified candidates to teach various classes at our location in Jefferson City on the campus of Lincoln University. Need qualified instructors to teach general education classes such as English, sociology, psychology, music, art, and sciences. All classes will be taught over the 16 week semester on campus between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. starting in mid August 2026 No applications are being sought for online teaching or evening classes at this time. 

Essential Job Functions:
• Instruct assigned courses using predetermined textbooks and curriculum 
• Utilize technology (including Canvas) 
• Gradebook/feedback up-to-date within 1 week in Canvas 
• Timely response to student emails within 24 hours 
• Meet attendance and final grade entry deadlines 
• ILO/data reporting to Lead Instructor/Division as requested •
 Maintain communication with Lead Instructor and Division Chair 
• Other duties as deemed necessary for the function of the college. 

The preceding duties are examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification but are not all inclusive. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications: 
Education/Experience:
• Master’s degree in area seeking to teach required or related Master’s degree with minimum of 18 graduate hours in specialty area. Masters’ degrees in Education or Administration are not enough to qualify in themselves. 
• Prior teaching experience at the

Skills:
• Possess a working knowledge of computers as a medium to manage and improve instruction. 
• Demonstrate evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrate student centeredness. Be able to interact with a broad range of people with diverse backgrounds both on and off campus, in a positive manner. 
•Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college. 
• A willingness to take on additional responsibility and work collaboratively 
• Other duties as assigned 

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to interact verbally in person, over the telephone, and via written and electronic media. 
• Ability to move about campus and other locations. 
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

Please apply electronically with resume, cover letter, college transcripts and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address. Employment will require a criminal background check at College Expense. Applications without requested documents will not be considered.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and