PRIMARY DUTY: The Division of Behavioral Sciences at Northwest Missouri State University is seeking candidates to serve as Adjunct Faculty for online courses in Psychology. The successful candidate will facilitate the class in the Canvas LMS using an established course site. Courses take place in fall, spring, and/or summer terms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS…
• Interact with students to support learning and student success
• Update and maintain the course site as needed (i.e. revising dates and correcting broken links)
• Provide substantive feedback on assignments in a timely fashion
• Respond to email messages from students in a timely fashion
• Meet virtually with other faculty members in the program if necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Masters’ degree in Psychology
Experience: Prior experience as the instructor of record for an undergraduate Psychology course
Other: Reliable computer and high-speed internet connection
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will be completely online and involve interactions with students and other faculty members
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Laptops and other technology necessary to provide outstanding online instruction
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete online instruction
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing to meet the needs of the School of Health science and wellness
DATE AVAILABLE: Building a pool of applicants to be used dependent on the course needs of the School of Health Science and Wellness
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below in order for them to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email [email protected] for more information.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter of application, VITA (resume), statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three current references.
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
Alisha Francis, Assistant Director – Behavioral Sciences
School of Health Science and Wellness
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
Phone: 660.562.1297
Email: [email protected]
This position is not eligible for benefits
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