Arts and Sciences Division Position Salary and Rank Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience. Benefits Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100% Free $10,000 life insurance policy Your choice of 7 different Health Insurance plans Dental, Vision, Hearing, Term Disability, Long & Short–Term Disability, Legal Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare FSA, and Dependent Care FSA WVU Parkersburg tuition wavier (if eligible) for an employee, employees spouse or dependent of a full–time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger To Apply Submit an Employment Application packet available at If the position requires a degree, attach a scanned copy of your unofficial college transcripts with the Employment Application packet. WVUP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Veterans/Disabled Encouraged to Apply. Effective Fall semester, August 2024 Responsibilities This is a nine–month, renewable term appointment. This appointment will include a 15–credit hour teaching load per semester in Physical Science. Other college level courses may also be assigned depending on the selected candidates credentials. Duties will include developing an engaging curriculum, delivering lectures and labs, mentoring students and contributing to departmental initiatives. Instructional duties will be on the main campus in Parkersburg. Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, hybrid and/or totally on–line instruction. In addition, duties will include academic advising, committee service, program and course–level assessment, program support, effective use of learning management systems, student recruitment/retention and professional development. Use of learning management systems and demonstrated effective use of technology is a condition of continued employment beyond the first year. WVUP values creativity, individuality, and innovation, and expects the selected candidate to actively participate in the college community. Requirements A Masters degree from a recognized, regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 18 semester hours of graduate credit in Physical Science or a related discipline. Strong foundation in physical science disciplines such as chemistry, physical, and earth science. Strong commitment to student success, innovative teaching methods, collaboration within a diverse academic community and experience working with students who may benefit from additional support is essential. Experience in creating courses, course materials, and content for both lecture and lab settings preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in supporting students with varying academic backgrounds and a commitment to employing innovative teaching methods, collaborating effectively as part of a team, and fostering a positive learning environment. Demonstrated use of advanced technology systems such as learning management systems or similar technologies. Understanding and application of assessment practices is strongly preferred. Prior effective use of technology in instructional delivery, and a willingness to deliver courses in all instructional modalities. Demonstration of teaching effectiveness is part of the on–campus interview. Posted 05/13/2024 and will remain active until filled with preference given to applications that are received by 06/04/2024.