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Adjunct Instructor - School of Education and Counseling - College of Applied Human Sciences

West Virginia University

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#Part-Time#Counseling#Human Services#Child Development#Early Childhood Education#Special Education#Adjunct Faculty#Master's Degree#Doctoral Degree#Summer 2026#Online Teaching#Fall 2026
Part TimeTemporaryOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Location

West Virginia

Quick overview

The instructor will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in various areas within the School of Education and Counseling, potentially including elementary/secondary teacher education, literacy, special education, leadership, counseling, and human services. Courses may be delivered either in-person or online based on program requirements.

Requirements summary

Applicants must possess, at minimum, a Master's or Doctoral degree in a field related to the course content, such as Education, Counseling, or Child Development, along with evidence of effective teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level. Counseling positions may additionally require relevant experience or appropriate professional licenses.

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Job description

  • The School of Education and Counseling within the College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University invites applications for Part-Time Adjunct Faculty positions in the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and/or Spring 2027 semesters.
  • Potential areas of need include undergraduate and graduate courses in: elementary and secondary teacher education, literacy education, special education, education leadership, early childhood education, child development, family sciences, counseling, human services, and addiction studies.
  • Courses may be in-person or online, depending on program needs.
  • Applications will be accepted throughout the year and will be considered as openings arise.
  • Salary is established on a per-course basis.
  • While these positions are not anticipated to be benefits-eligible, individual positions may become benefits-eligible based on course load, which may vary depending on departmental need.
  • These positions at minimum require a master’s or doctoral degree in a field related to the course(s) being taught (e.g., Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Education Leadership, Literacy Education, Child Development, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline), as well as evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
  • The positions available in the counseling area may require counseling experience and/or holding appropriate licenses in the field.
  • Individuals with a doctoral degree are eligible to teach graduate or undergraduate courses; individuals with only a master’s degree are eligible to teach undergraduate courses.
  • Please submit: (a) a letter of application summarizing your teaching qualifications, (b) your curriculum vitae, and (c) contact information for two individuals who can provide letters of recommendation.
  • Individuals with questions regarding this posting should contact Dr.
  • Mathew Campbell, Interim Director, School of Education and Counseling at mpcampbell@mail.wvu.edu or Ms.
  • Dana Musick, School of Education and Counseling at dmusick2@mail.wvu.edu.