Adjunct​/Per Course Faculty, Mathematics; Summer​/Fall

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, Mathematics (Summer/Fall 2026)

Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) invites applications for Adjunct/Per Course Faculty positions in Mathematics for the Summer/Fall 2026 semester. Candidates will be selected to join the MSU-WP Adjunct Faculty pool for potential courses offered. Applications and transcripts will be reviewed before interview selection. Full consideration requires submission of a detailed Curriculum Vitae, unofficial transcripts (required for initial application), and official transcripts and any necessary licenses/certificates at time of hire.

• Work Location: West Plains Campus
• Department: West Plains Arts, Letters, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences
• Sponsorship Information: Must be authorized to work full‑time in the U.S.; no work‑visa sponsorship available.
• Term: Summer/Fall semester (per‑course faculty only)
• Start Dates: Summer Term 06/01/2026;
  Fall Term 08/17/2026
• Maximum credit hours: As per current regulations; consult Office of Academic Affairs.

• Teach assigned course(s) (e.g., MTH 260) online.
• Grade students’ work in a timely manner.
• Be available to assist students with course‑related matters.
• Submit attendance and midterm/final grades by required deadlines.
• Complete course assessments on time.
• Participate in required training.

Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening hours and will be online.

• Master’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) in a field acceptable to the Dean.
• Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable in certain subject areas as determined by the Dean.

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts – 1
• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Letter of Recommendation – 1 (non‑confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation – 2 (non‑confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation – 3 (non‑confidential)
• Other Documents – 1
• Certificate/License – 1
• Unofficial Transcripts – 2
• Unofficial Transcripts – 3

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