Adjunct Faculty Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

McMurry University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to support instructional needs across academic programs. This posting is used to build a pool of qualified candidates for part-time, temporary teaching assignments as they become available. Appointments are made on a course-by-course basis and are dependent upon departmental needs, enrollment, and funding. 

Adjunct faculty members play a vital role in delivering high-quality instruction and supporting student success. Selected candidates may teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in their area of expertise, either in-person, online, or hybrid formats.

Key Areas of interest (but not limited to): 

• Chemistry
• Business
• History
• Political Science 

Key Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in alignment with approved curriculum and learning outcomes
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, and instructional content
• Engage students through effective teaching strategies and timely communication
• Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and course activities
• Adhere to university policies and academic standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a related field (minimum 18 graduate hours in the discipline)
• Relevant professional or teaching experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Experience with online or hybrid instruction
• Terminal degree in the discipline (where applicable)

Application Requirements

• Completed application
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

Additional Information

• This is a continuous posting used to establish a pool of qualified applicants
• Applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis
• Submission of an application does not guarantee employment
• Adjunct faculty are hired on a per-course, part-time basis

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.