The adjunct faculty member is responsible for designing and delivering instruction for day, evening, and weekend classes. They must also manage student assessment, grading, and maintain a consistent on-campus presence.
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.
Essential Duties Design and delivery of instruction for day, evening, and weekend classes.
Responsible for student assessment and grading.
Maintains adequate on-campus presence.
Provides timely communication with students, staff, and administrators of the College.
Rate of Pay $875 per credit hour Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience with leadership at a community college or educational institution is a plus.
Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority.
Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a priority.
Ability to use an on-line platform.
On-line delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project based, service learning, or inquiry-based learning will be given special consideration.
Physical Demands
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. Required Qualifications Master's degree in English or other humanities-related field.
Teaching experience is preferred. NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in English or a humanities-related field. Prior teaching experience is preferred, along with the ability to utilize online instructional platforms.
Market context
Part-time adjunct faculty openings in humanities are often tied to semester schedules and enrollment needs at colleges across Arkansas, so demand can shift by campus and term. These roles are competitive because schools usually look for a master’s degree in English or a related humanities field, plus prior teaching experience and comfort with online instructional platforms. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to show relevant teaching examples and digital teaching skills.