Per Course Faculty-School of Teaching, Learning, and Developmental Science (Spring 2025)

Position Title Per Course Faculty-School of Teaching, Learning, and Developmental Science (Spring 2025)

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department School of Teaching, Learning & Developmental Sciences

Term Spring Semester (per course faculty only)

Begin Date -Spring Term 01/13/2025

Begin Date – Summer Term 

Begin Date – Fall Term 

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach 12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period – Springfield Campus

Description of Primary Duties 

Per course faculty teach by way of one of the following:

1) face-to-face on the Springfield campus

2) face-to-face on a campus other than Springfield

3) online

4) in a blended format that may include ITV or online teaching.

Per course faculty are responsible for fulfilling all teaching expectations and must collect and provide data from courses to support program reviews. Per course faculty must communicate with students, faculty and administration associated with the course and program. Per course faculty represent MSU and its programs with professionalism and academic integrity.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications 

Per Course Faculty should possess a master’s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.

Additional QualificationsMissouri State University accepts applications for Per Course Faculty to establish a broad and diverse pool of available candidates. By submitting an application for this posting, you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University’s Per Course Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester. There may not be a current opening. Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees. To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department. Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae. Unofficial transcripts can be attached as an optional document to the online application. Official transcripts may be required at time of hire to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law.

In addition to general application requirements, specific qualifications are preferred or required depending on the program:

Additional Qualifications:

• Business Education: A minimum of three years of relevant experience in business education or teaching experience in a business-related field is preferred.
• Child and Family Development: A minimum of three years working with children and families in educational, social, or developmental settings is preferred.
• Early Childhood Education: A minimum of three years of teaching experience and certification in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Elementary Education (BSEd): A minimum of three years of teaching experience in elementary education, with state certification, is preferred.
• Family and Consumer Sciences: A minimum of three years of professional experience in family and consumer sciences or related fields is preferred.
• Middle School Education: A minimum of three years of teaching experience in middle school education and certification in the subject area is preferred.
• Child Life Studies: A minimum of three years of experience working in a child life program in a healthcare facility is required. Candidates must hold current certification as a Child Life Specialist or achieve certification by the appointment date.
• Early Childhood and Family Development: A minimum of three years of professional experience working with children and families in educational or developmental settings is preferred.
• Early Childhood Special Education: A minimum of three years of teaching experience in early childhood special education, along with certification in the field, is preferred.
• Elementary Education (MSEd): A minimum of three years of teaching experience and relevant certification in elementary education is preferred.
• Literacy: A minimum of three years of teaching experience in literacy education, along with relevant certification, is preferred.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsMissouri State University accepts applications for Per Course Faculty to establish a broad and diverse pool of available candidates. By submitting an application for this posting you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University’s Per Course Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester. There may not be a current opening. Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees. To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department. Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae. Unofficial transcripts can be attached as an optional document to the online application. Official transcripts may be required at time of hire to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law.

EO/AA and Diversity StatementNon-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Background Check Statement 

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Open Date 09/27/2024

Close Date 01/22/2025

Posting Number 20240055PCF

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77375

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