The adjunct faculty member will teach courses in History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Geography to students in both campus and online environments. Responsibilities include fostering a diverse educational community and supporting student success through effective instruction.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.
As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly and to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time and/or substitute instructors to teach courses in History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Geography.
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Positions are available days, evenings, and weekends. Part-time positions are not an immediate hire. They are a resource for each department to go to for their immediate needs.
Rate of pay: $875 per credit hour
Master’s Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in discipline. College level teaching experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the specific discipline. Previous college-level teaching experience is required, and experience with online instructional delivery is highly preferred.
Market context
In Arkansas, part-time adjunct social sciences roles often draw interest from candidates with graduate credentials and prior college teaching experience, especially when online instruction is part of the assignment. These positions can be competitive because schools typically look for a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline, plus experience that shows you can teach effectively in a college setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, which are pulled from the original job description to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight online teaching experience and discipline-specific coursework.