| Job Status : |
Part Time, Employee |
| Company : |
Western Carolina University |
| Posting Date : |
July 25 |
| Closing Date : |
OPEN |
| Relevant Experience : |
0 Year(s) |
| Number of Positions : |
1 |
| Location : |
Cullowhee, North Carolina |
| Category : |
Academia and Education
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| Reference Number : |
0402643 |
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Western Carolina UniversityAdjunct Geography FacultyPosting Information: Applications are continually invited for adjunct Geography instructors, especially with expertise in human geography. The Geography program is in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources. There is commonly a need for adjunct geography instructors to teach courses in the University Liberal Studies program. We invite applications to be submitted for potential openings. Typical responsibilities are to teach one or two sections of introductory courses, especially population geography and cultural geography. Each class enrolls 35 to 40 students.
Scheduling of classes may have some flexibility. If a job position becomes open, we will contact qualified candidates about the opportunity.
WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Competencies:
Minimum Training & Experience Requirements Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a master's degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).
Preference will be given to those applicants with the following training and experience:
Salary Range (displays in advertisement) $2700 to $3000 per 3-credit course
Competency Level:
(SPA Banded positions only)
Applicant Pool: All Applicants
Department Geosciences & Natural Resources - 225650
Work Hours
Job Open Date 07-21-2014
Job Close Date Open Until Filled
Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
Special Instructions to Applicants Interested candidates must apply online. Attach a curriculum vitae and a list of three references (include complete contact information to include address, phone, & email).
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
In order to receive educational credit, degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Unless otherwise noted, degree must be obtained prior to start date.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
AA/EOE Western Carolina University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition, Western Carolina University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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