Job Vacancy Announcement Adjunct Faculty Bluefield State University is actively seeking Adjunct Faculty applicants for our Adjunct Pool to teach undergraduate -level courses in the disciplines listed below, by school. These are non -tenure track, temporary, non -benefits eligible positions accepted on a continuous basis that may be filled based on department need and the number of classes to be taught. Part- time faculty must be able to work collegially in a team environment. Employment is determined on a course -to-course , semester -to- semester basis. Qualified candidates with at least the minimum required qualifications (see below) are encouraged to apply. ARE AS OF INSTRUCTION: The Col lege of Arts, Education, and Social Sciences : Teacher Education, Special Education, Criminal Justice, English Composition, Communications , Geography , Art, Music, Theater, History , Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Linguistics, and Foreign Languages . Send application materials via email to: •Dr. Amanda Matoushek, Dean: awilley@bluefieldst ate.edu; or •The De an’s Administrative As sistant, Gail Rozz el: groz zel@bluefieldstate.edu. The W. Paul Cole, Jr. School of Business : Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing Send application materials via email to: •Ms. Karen Groga n, Dean: kgrogan@bluefieldstate.edu; or •The De an’s Administrative As sistant, Shyrell Johnson: smjohnson@bluefieldstate.edu. School of Science, Technology, Engineering , and Mathematics (STEM) : Computer Science, Engineering Management, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Various Engineering Tec hnology courses Send application materials via email to: •Dr. Bill Bennett, Dean: bbennett@bluefieldst ate.edu, or •The De an’s Administrative As sistant, Carolyn Jamkhandi: cjamkha ndi@bluefieldstate.edu. School of Nursing and Allied Health: Nursing and Radiologic Technology/Imaging Science courses Send application materials via email to: •Dr. Angela Lambert, Dean: alambert@bluefieldsta te.edu, or •The De an’s Administrative As sistant, Susan Shra der: sshrader@bluefieldstate.edu. COR E ADJUNCT FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching assignments may include alternative delivery methods (such as hybrid or online instruction), day, evening, and weekend classes, and may be at multiple sites. Under the direct supervision of the Department Chair or Spe cial Assistant to the Dean, each adjunct faculty member is responsible for satisfying the educational, administrative, and fiscal requirements inherent in his/her position, including: •Ability to teach assigned courses effectively. •Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of students and staff. •Ability to support and promote the mission, values, purposes, and strategic plan of the University. •Ability to work in a culturally diverse and team environment. •Ability to integrate subject areas with other related curricula. •Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fa irly and consistently; and keeps students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work. •Develop instructional ma terial such a s syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. •Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations. •Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, and participating in professional conferences. •Keep and submit all essential instructional records according to the University calendar including re porting grades and attendance. •Notify Deans in case of absence from class. Work t o find a substitute to cover cla ss when at all possible. •Utilize the Learning Management System (Moodle) to at least the minimum threshold as indicated on course schedules (web-e nhanced, hybrid, asynchronous instruction). •Check myBSU and Bluefield State email and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. •Attend university meetings a s required. •Participate in st udent assessment and relevant progra m assessment as directed by the Dean or Department Chair. M INIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master's Degree in the discipline are a being taught; OR 2. Master's Degree and 18 graduate le vel (500 level or higher) credits in the discipline area being taught. 3. Basic knowledge of technology use and classroom media. Computer literacy t o include experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and One Drive. P REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: •PhD in the discipline area being taught. •Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience in higher educa tion or one (1) year of teaching experience and three (3) years of employment in the field. •Experience using our learning management systems (Moodle). •Quality Matters training. T HE UNIVERSITY: The mission of Bluefield State University is to provide students an affordable, accessible opportunity for public higher education. A historically black institution, Bluefield State University prepares students for diverse professions, graduate study, informed citizenship, community involvement, and public servic e in an ever -changing global society. More information about the University is available at www.bluefieldstate.edu. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Complete applications are to be submitted via email to the respective Dean or dean’s administrative assistant and must include: 1.L etter of interest; 2.Resume/CV; 3.Statement of Teaching Philosophy 4.Contact information for at least three p rofessional references; and 5.Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; official transcripts will be required of any selected candidate). DA TE POSTED: September 16, 2025 C LOSING DATE: THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION. Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the dean or department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term -by-term basis, which may include fall, spring , and summer. Review of applications will be ongoing. A t the discretion of the hiring department, consideration of applications may be closed each semester once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. An emplo yment offer is contingent on the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. B luefield State University is an HBCU, AA/EOE/ADA employer, committed to the principle that minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities ar e encouraged to apply. The university complies with all applicable federal and state laws designed to promote equal educational and employment opportunities. Bluefield State University does not provide H1B visa or employment sponsorship.
