What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor for UG On-Ground Tech Programs position at William Woods University?
Job Title: Adjunct Instructor for UG On-Ground Tech Programs
Department: School of Business and Technology
Reports To: Executive Dean, School of Business & Technology
Job Type: This is a part time, exempt position.
General Description:
William Woods University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position to teach on-ground undergraduate courses in the technology programs at our Fulton, Missouri, campus, located at 1 University Ave, Fulton, MO 65251. This position must be filled for fall semester classes starting in August 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach on-ground Cybersecurity and Computer Information Systems courses, including Introduction to Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Law & Ethics, Cybersecurity & Internet Architecture, Cyber Attacks and Defenses, Encryption Techniques, Social Engineering, Critical Infrastructures, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity Capstone, Cloud Computing, Database Management Systems, Networking, Project Management, Enterprise Systems, and Systems Analysis, starting in the Fall semester of 2026. In your letter of interest, please clearly mention which of the above courses you are qualified for and willing to teach. Candidates can teach up to three courses in one 16-week semester.
Position Requirements:
- A master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a directly related discipline is required. Candidates must have at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline or closely related coursework.
- Knowledge of and/or demonstrated experience in using a learning management system (LMS) such as D2L.
- Ability to perform teaching, grading, evaluation, and administrative duties independently to fulfill the program's goals and objectives within the department's overall mission, the division, and the University.
Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references.
Typical Physical Demands:
- Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.
- Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Ability to speak and read English fluently.
- Ability to hear.
- Ability to travel.
- Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and adhere to the WWU vehicle policy.
Work Schedule:
William Woods University promotes a student-centered learning environment valuing inclusion, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. Focused on professions-oriented education, we prepare learners for success.
William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993. Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs. With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system. William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.
William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer