Position Title Per Course Faculty, School of Teaching, Learning, and Developmental Science (Summer/Fall 2025)
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department School of Teaching, Learning & Developmental Sciences
Term Summer/Fall Semester (per course faculty only)
Begin Date -Spring Term
Begin Date - Summer Term 06/02/2025
Begin Date - Fall Term 08/18/2025
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, or 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 QualificationsFor per course faculty in Child Life Education, per course faculty must have a minimum of three years experience working in a child life program in health care facility, and they must hold current certification as a Child Life Specialist or hold certification by the appointment date.
For per course faculty in Elementary education and Early Childhood Education, a minimum of three years teaching experience and certification are preferred.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsMissouri State University accepts applications for Per Course Faculty to establish a 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-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 employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252
Background Check StatementEmployment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Open Date 03/07/2025
Close Date 08/25/2025
Posting Number 20250001PCF
Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79218
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