Adjunct - Health Liberal Studies-STL

Location: Cullowhee

Special Instructions for Applicants

Interested candidates must apply online. Please attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a list of three references (include the names and full contact information), and unofficial transcripts. A letter of interest and copies of licenses or certifications in your specific field are optional attachments.

Opportunity Overview

The School of Teaching and Learning invites applications for part‑time adjunct faculty with expertise in Health Liberal Studies. Adjunct faculty generally teach one to three classes (up to nine credit hours) in the program that is your specialty. Compensation is paid per class, and contracts are offered on a semester‑by‑semester term.

These postings are continuous to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area or expertise meets the programmatic needs of WCU at any time, you will be contacted to discuss proposed teaching opportunities.

Academic Requirements For undergraduate teaching in the Liberal Studies Program, applicants must have a master’s degree in Health and/or Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Public Health, or a master’s degree with a concentration (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours) in the teaching discipline.

For graduate teaching, applicants must hold a doctoral degree in the expected teaching discipline.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)

Expertise and experience in teaching health and/or physical education in K‑12 and/or post‑secondary environments is preferred. The successful applicant will teach Health Liberal Studies courses and Health and Physical Education courses as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Health and/or Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Public Health, or related field; or a master’s degree with a concentration in the discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours).

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching and/or work‑related experience with university students. Licensure (or eligibility) in health and/or physical education for K‑12 schools.

Background & Verifications

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex‑offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor‑vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. All new employees must provide credentials and official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, and veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• List of References
• DD‑214

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • HERC – Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
  • Website – Jobs.wcu.edu
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Other

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