Adjunct, School of Education - Northwest Missouri State University : Job Details

Location : NorthwestMaryville campus in Maryville, MOJob Type: AdjunctJob Number: 999001Department: School of EducationOpening Date: 07/01/2025Closing Date: 4/30/2026 5:00 PM CentralPRIMARY DUTY: The School of Education at Northwest Missouri State University is seeking candidates to create a pool of applicants who can teach as an Adjunct within the following disciplines: curriculum and instruction, education leadership, educational diagnostician, literacy and reading, special education, and middle school education. Classes will be on campus but may involve visiting practicum students in area schools. Classes may be in the fall, spring, and summer trimesters.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:1. Teach courses within specific disciplines within the School of Education2. Perform other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:Education: Earned Master's degree in specific discipline listed above with 18 hours in content area and/or credentials, qualifications and/or tested experience sufficient for HLC accreditationCertification/License: Driver's licenseExperience: Evidence of successful P-12 teaching in the discipline and related P-12 levelSkills: Skills and experience with instructional technologyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:Education: Terminal degree (EdD or PhD) in specific disciplineMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRADUATE COURSES:Education: Earned terminal degree in specific discipline listed aboveCertification/License: Driver's license Experience: Evidence of successful P-12 teaching in the discipline and related P-12 levelSkills: Skills and experience with instructional technologyWORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in an academic environment with collaborative team-based faculty and have access to the Internet for online course sites and materials, along with Northwest email. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom functions and the ability to lift up to 20 poundsCOMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Founded in 1905 and , Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the R.T. Wright Farm, and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit SALARY: To be determined based on course and number of hours taught APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing to create a pool of applicants DATE AVAILABLE: Pool of applicants will be created and used as needed TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below in order for them to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-###-#### or email for more information. APPLICATION MATERIALS: A letter of application, resume or curriculum vita, copies of all transcripts, and the contact information of two referencesThis position is not eligible for benefits.