Columbia College·Columbia, Missouri
The Adjunct Instructor will be responsible for teaching virtual synchronous courses for Columbia College-Virtual Education. Candidates will be contacted if an opening in their respective fields becomes available after their application is considered active for two years.
Columbia College-Virtual Education seeks an Adjunct (part-time) instructor to virtual synchronous courses. After completing the application process, the candidate's application will be considered active for two years. Qualified applicants will be contacted if an opening in their respective fields becomes available. After two years, candidates may reapply to update their application and restate their interest.
Minimum qualifications to teach undergraduate courses include a master’s degree in the related field including courses directly related to content area. Minimum qualifications to teach graduate courses include a doctorate degree in the related field including courses directly related to content area. Current professional experience in an associated field and higher education teaching experience are highly desired. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position. The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer. Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone. In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide. Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.
for undergraduate teaching require a master’s degree in the related field, including relevant content courses, while graduate teaching requires a doctorate degree in the related field with relevant content courses. Current professional experience and higher education teaching experience are highly desired.
Market context
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