Adjunct​/Per Course Faculty, First- Programs; Summer​/Fall

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, First-Year Programs (Summer/Fall 2026)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Position Title:
  
  Adjunct/Per Course Faculty, First-Year Programs (Summer/Fall 2026)
• Work Location:
  
  Springfield Campus
• Department:
  Academic Success and Transition
• Sponsorship Information:
  Applicants must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
• Term:
  Summer/Fall Semester (per course faculty only)
• Begin Dates:
  Spring, Summer, Fall (05/26/2026, 08/10/2026)
• Maximum credit hours: 12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period – Springfield Campus

Primary duty to teach GEP 101.

• Teach course in 12-week hybrid format (two hours per week seated, 30 minutes online asynchronous for 12 weeks) and continue to offer support for the remaining 4 weeks of semester after course has ended.
• Meet the required course goals and objectives, including 1:1 meetings with students outside of class at least once during the semester.
• Follow up at mid‑term with students in academic difficulty.
• Use plus/minus grading in all sections of GEP 101. Faculty may “opt out” upon request, as per faculty handbook policy.
• Use common assignments as stated by First‑Year Programs, assigned common textbook, and matrix for the purpose of General Education assessment.
• Per university policy, must hold a final exam and/or culminating final activity during the last class period.
• Use common Brightspace template and follow hybrid modality.
• Notify First‑Year Programs when canceling class (per Faculty Handbook section 4.5.1.2).
• Submit end‑of‑semester detailed student grades to First‑Year Programs.

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in an acceptable field, as determined by the Dean.

• Completion of 2026 GEP 101 Instructor Application, available souri
  
  State.edu/First Year Programs /instructor-recruitment.htm
• First consideration to full‑time faculty and staff.
• First consideration to current or previous employees of Missouri State University.
• Completion of a mandatory three‑hour Instructor Development Workshop and at least one additional one‑hour workshop.
• Experience teaching first‑year students.
• Scholarly research or presentations related to the first‑year experience.
• Involvement in retention and/or student success related committee work or service.
• Current Master Advisor certification.
• Willingness to send one or more follow‑up emails during the subsequent semester to touch base with the instructor’s GEP students.

Missouri State University accepts applications for Adjunct/Per Course Faculty to establish a pool of available candidates. By submitting an application for this posting, you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University’s Adjunct/Per Course Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester. There may not be a current opening.

Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees. To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department. Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae. Unofficial transcripts can be attached as an optional document to the online application. Official transcripts may be required at time of hire to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law.

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