<p>College of Business and Aviation Adjunct Faculty 2025/2026</p> <p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Please see Special Instructions for more details.</p> <p>Fairmont State University, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a comprehensive, public institution dedicated to providing accessible and affordable education to students from diverse backgrounds. With a commitment to student success and community engagement, Fairmont State University offers a wide range of undergraduate and some graduate programs, supported by dedicated faculty and staff.</p> <p>Fairmont State University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in multiple disciplines. Adjunct instructors play a vital role in delivering high-quality education to our students and contributing to the academic mission of the university. Typically, adjunct instructors teach one but no more than three courses per term depending on need or availability of academic units.</p> <p>If you wish to apply for an adjunct position, please click on the "apply for this posting" button and submit the following materials:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter detailing teaching interests and qualifications. </li><li>Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume. </li><li>Transcripts </li><li>Certification/Licensure (If appropriate to field of teaching expertise) </li></ul> <p>Thank you for your interest!</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Requisition Number 2025005AP Classification Title Pooled Position: Fairmont State University Adjunct Working Title College of Business and Aviation Adjunct Faculty 2025/2026 OASIS Title 22605Z Faculty Adjunct Type of Position Adjunct Faculty Pooled Grant Funded Position? No If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date Benefits Eligible? No Tenure Status N/A Academic Rank N/A Is this considered a "term" position? N/A Job Family 30 - Academic Provost Appointment Length Adjunct: Varies Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>Fairmont State University is a comprehensive, student-centered, state-supported institution offering dozens of certificate and degree programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels via 40+ degree programs and over 150 programs of study. Fairmont State educates engaged citizens in a community distinguished by opportunity, growth, and achievement, delivering transformational impact for West Virginia and beyond. The University sits on a charming hilltop campus in Fairmont, West Virginia, a small, friendly city surrounded by nature with mountain resorts and major cities like Charleston, Pittsburgh and Columbus all within a 2-3 hour drive.</p> <p>Fairmont State University. A Great Place to Learn, to Work, and to Call Home.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Teach assigned courses as scheduled and meet all designated class periods. </li><li>Prepare course materials such as syllabi, lectures, and assignments. </li><li>Engage students in active learning and facilitate meaningful class discussions. </li><li>Assess student learning through examinations, quizzes, and other assignments. </li><li>Provide timely feedback to students and maintain records of their progress. </li><li>Maintain regular office hours for student consultation and support. </li><li>Submit assessment reporting data and materials and participate in departmental assessment activities, as required by supervisor. </li><li>Post syllabus and maintain gradebook in Blackboard or other official online course delivery platform. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Expectations Minimum Required Education</p> <ul> <li>A master's degree or higher in a program of study in the discipline in which they may be hired to teach is required and prior teaching experience is preferred. The degree must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. </li><li>Adjunct faculty teaching in graduate programs should hold the terminal degree determined by the discipline and have a record of research, scholarship or achievement appropriate for the graduate program. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Prior teaching experience at the college or university level is desirable. </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the subject area of the course(s) to be taught. </li><li>Commitment to excellence in teaching and student-centered learning. </li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Previous Blackboard experience preferred. </li></ul> <p>Special Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Part-time faculty are appointed only for the current semester in which they are teaching, and no guarantees are made for continuing employment. </li><li>Due to Affordable Care Act provisions, adjunct employees may not work for or hold an adjunct assignment more than nine (9) credit hours per semester TOTAL, or 27 hours per week. The hours can be divided between Fairmont State and another WV public institution/agency, but the total credit hours must still equal nine or fewer or 27 hpw or fewer. This stipulation is due to Affordable Care Act requirements and costs for the institutions. </li></ul> <p>Required Licenses and/or Certifications</p> <p>Department/Supervision</p> <p>Department Pooled Adjunct Position - Varies Employment Location Main campus, regional sites, or online learning dependent on position</p> <p>Recruitment/Advertising</p> <p>Anticipated Hire Date ASAP Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Fairmont State University, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a comprehensive, public institution dedicated to providing accessible and affordable education to students from diverse backgrounds. With a commitment to student success and community engagement, Fairmont State University offers a wide range of undergraduate and some graduate programs, supported by dedicated faculty and staff.</p> <p>Fairmont State University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in multiple disciplines. Adjunct instructors play a vital role in delivering high-quality education to our students and contributing to the academic mission of the university. Typically, adjunct instructors teach one but no more than three courses per term depending on need or availability of academic units.</p> <p>If you wish to apply for an adjunct position, please click on the "apply for this posting" button and submit the following materials:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter detailing teaching interests and qualifications. </li><li>Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume. </li><li>Transcripts </li><li>Certification/Licensure (If appropriate to field of teaching expertise) </li></ul> <p>Thank you for your interest!</p> <p>Job Open Date 04/15/2025 Job Close Date 06/30/2026 Quicklink for Posting https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/7792</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume/CV </li><li>Cover Letter </li><li>Transcript #1 </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Certification/License </li><li>Transcript #2 </li><li>Transcript #3 </li></ul>