Job Details
Location : NorthwestMaryville campus in Maryville, MO
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 99026
Department: Communication & Mass Media
Opening Date: 12/20/2022
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Building a pool of applicants to be used on an as-needed basis
PRIMARY DUTY:
The School of Communication & Mass Media at Northwest Missouri State University is seeking
candidates to create a pool of applicants who can teach as an Adjunct within the following
disciplines: Communication, Public Relations, Organizational Communication, Social Media
Management, Interpersonal Communication, Mass Media, Broadcasting and Production,
Multimedia Journalism, Sports Media, Advertising and Digital Media/Content Strategy. Classes
may be in the Fall, Spring or Summer term. Classes may be held on-campus or online.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach courses within specific disciplines in the School of Communication & Mass Media
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:Education: Graduate degree in specific discipline listed above with 18 hours in content area and/or credentials, qualifications and/or tested experience sufficient for HLC accreditation
Certification/License: Driver's license
Experience: Evidence of successful teaching in the discipline
Skills: Skills and experience with instructional technology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Terminal degree in specific discipline
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in an academic environment with collaborative team-based faculty and have access to the Internet for online course sites and materials, along with Northwest email.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Laptops and other technology as necessary to provide outstanding instruction
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom functions and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through
Founded in 1905 and , Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the R.T. Wright Farm, and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the ""
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit
DATE AVAILABLE: Pool of applicants will be created and used as needed
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials below in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-###-#### or email for more information.
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) ###-#### or via email at ...@nwmissouri.edu.