Posting Details Position Information Position Title Per Course Faculty, Psychology (Spring 2025) Work Location West Plains Campus Department West Plains Arts, Letters, Mathematics, and Natural 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 18 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - West Plains Campus Description of Primary Duties Missouri State University-West Plains seeks a per course instructor to teach Psychology 121: Introductory Psychology.Responsibilities will include teaching assigned courses, grading student’s work in a timely manner, being available for student assistance relating to course(s), submitting mid-term and final grades by the due date/time, submitting course assessment(s) by the stipulated deadline, and participating in required training.Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening hours and may be seated, online, blended or interactive video.Per-course faculty members are appointed on a semester basis only. The hours which per-course faculty are allowed to teach each semester are determined by current regulations. Consult with the office of academic affairs to determine the number of hours allowed.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. Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable in certain subject areas as determined by the Dean.Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Missouri State University-West Plains 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 must be attached as a required document to the online application. Official transcripts and any valid licenses or certificates required by the position will be required at time of hire in order to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law. At the time of hire, applicants will be required to submit official transcripts to Teresa Shipley, MSU -WP Academic Affairs, 128 Garfield Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775.EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination StatementMissouri 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 nondiscrimination 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 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, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, 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, equity@missouristate.edu, 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.Posting Detail Open Date 10/21/2024 Close Date 01/22/2025 Posting Number 20240070PCF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/77864 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Have you previously taught for MSU-West Plains?
Yes
No
If you taught for MSU-Springfield within the last 12 months, please list which semester(s) and how many credit hours you taught.
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Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?
Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.
No, I am not currently employed by the University.
No, I am a current per course faculty member.
No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.
No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.
No, I am a current student University employee.
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Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.
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Please list all of your degrees with discipline for each.
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Do you have college-level teaching experience?
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No
Please cite any work experience, including teaching, that is relevant to the subject matter you would like to teach.
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Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening hours and may be seated, online, blended or interactive video. Please indicate all delivery formats/schedules you are willing to teach.
(Open Ended Question)Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts - 1
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Certificate/License-1
Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)
Other Documents -1
Unofficial Transcripts -2
Unofficial Transcripts -3