William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science·Washington Center, Indiana
The adjunct professor is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, preparing syllabi, and delivering instruction via designated modalities. They must also provide student assessments, hold office hours, and communicate with staff regarding student well-being.
Summary: The College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments with the William & Mary Washington Center in Washington, D.C. The College of Arts & Sciences provides academic oversight while adjunct faculty also have a functional reporting relationship with the Senior Associate Director of the Washington Center, who oversees day-to-day work and operations at the Washington Center.
This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct advertisement.
· Teaching assigned undergraduate courses · Preparing syllabi and course materials in accordance with academic unit, CAS, and university curricular policies and practices · Delivering instruction via modalities designated in the final contract · Providing structured assessments of student learning that correspond to course learning objectives and syllabus policies · Holding office hours · Engage in consistent communication with the Washington Center staff regarding student attendance, participation, and well-being
Appointment Details: Appointments are limited to a specified term and may include the following instructional sessions: Fall Accelerated Session 1: 8/10/26-10/24/26 Fall Accelerated Session 2: 9/25/26- 12/24/26 Fall Traditional Full Semester: 8/10/2026-1/9/2027 Spring Accelerated Session 1: 1/10/27- 3/24/27 Spring Accelerated Session 2: 3/10/27- 5/24/27 Spring Traditional Full Semester: 1/10/2027-5/24/2027
A Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate-level credits in the field of the proposed course of instruction, or equivalent experience and qualifications. Previous experience teaching at a US higher education institution.
A Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree, or ABD status, at the time of appointment (August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring). Experience designing coursework for experiential learning programs
This position is also not eligible for work visa sponsorship. This is a restricted part-time position, is restricted to the term in which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits. The position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements. Hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year. Within Arts & Sciences, adjunct instructional workload limits apply. Total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1,500 hours, generally equating to up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year. Adjuncts within Arts & Sciences at William & Mary must maintain an in-person presence for the duration of their appointment. Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. if necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into individual zip files for upload): Cover letter specifying the courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching. The most successful courses connect content to students’ location for the semester in Washington DC. Courses should meet either the learning objectives of COLL 300 or COLL 350 within William & Mary’s general education curriculum. The cover letter should also suggest which CAS academic unit may host your course and your qualifications to teach within that unit. Curriculum vitae. Teaching evaluations (if available). A course proposal and syllabus. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in their discipline in any of the aforementioned required documents. Candidates who are scheduled for interviews will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials no later than the initial review date, August 22, 2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed and as additional hiring needs arise.
about the Washington Center in D.C. may be found at https://www.wm.edu/offices/dccenter/. Additional
Job Profile: JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Compensation Grade: S99 Recruiting Start Date: 2026-07-23 Position Restrictions: Restricted Term EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Candidates must have a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credits in the field of instruction and previous experience teaching at a US higher education institution. A Ph.D. or ABD status and experience with experiential learning are preferred.
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Market context
Adjunct openings in Indiana often draw candidates with prior higher education teaching experience and strong subject credentials, especially for programs that value applied or experiential learning. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer a Ph.D. or ABD status, so a clear teaching record and fit with the program matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show graduate coursework, college teaching experience, and any experiential learning examples.