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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Adjunct / Per Course Faculty, Community Behavioral Health Support (Spring 2026)

Work Location

West Plains Campus

Department

West Plains Nursing & Allied Health

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Term

Spring Semester (per course faculty only)

Begin Date -Spring Term

01 / 12 / 2026

Begin Date - Summer Term

Begin Date - Fall Term

Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach

15 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - West Plains Campus

Description of Primary Duties

Missouri State University-West Plains seeks adjunct faculty to teach Community Behavioral Health Support courses. Spring 2026 courses will include Chronic Healthcare Issues (BHS 250) and Client Interactions II (BHS 270).

Responsibilities include teaching assigned course(s); grading students' work in a timely manner; being available to assist students with course-related matters; submitting attendance and midterm / final grades by the required deadlines; completing course assessments on time; and participating in required training.

Classes may be scheduled during the day or evening hours and may be seated, online, blended, or interactive video.

Adjunct faculty members are appointed on a semester basis only. The hours which adjunct 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

Adjunct 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 Adjunct 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 Adjunct 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.

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 Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Open Date

10 / 09 / 2025

Close Date

01 / 21 / 2026

Posting Number

20250068PCF

Quicklink for Posting

https : / / jobs.missouristate.edu / postings / 83920