West Virginia Northern Community College is seeking applicants for part-time adjunct faculty in the field of Nursing for the Fall 2026 semester.
Adjunct faculty serve as temporary faculty whose appointments are for a specific limited period. Adjunct faculty are eligible to receive reappointment; however, no number of appointments shall create any presumption of a right to reappointment or designation as tenured or full-time faculty. Adjunct faculty has instructional responsibilities consistent with the laws, rules, and procedures which guide all College faculty.
Compensation for Adjunct faculty is determined according to credit hours or equivalent, with credit hours not normally exceeding 9 hours per semester or 18 hours per academic year, excluding summer sessions.
NOTICE:
If you claim post high-school education, license or special training, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your educational transcript, license or training record. No application will be considered until said documents are received.
Upon hire, you MUST provide an official transcript within 30 days of hire date.
**This is NOT a remote position**
Professional Development
At a minimum, all part-time adjunct faculty are expected to:
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Keep up-to-date with information and practices in the discipline in which they teach.
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Keep up-to-date with practices of the teaching profession.
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Maintain currency in the use of communications and instructional technologies which will provide students with skills needed for the global workplace.
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Participate in and utilize College provided workshops, materials, and/or online tutorials designed to assist faculty.
College Service
Like all faculty, adjunct faculty represent the College to students and others. At a minimum, adjunct faculty are expected to:
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Understand and interpret the mission and vision of the College.
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Understand and interpret the academic and student policies relevant to the courses they teach.
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Know what academic support services are available and to utilize and refer students appropriately for that support.
Fulfill the pledge to students regarding excellence in teaching and learning and maintain and uphold academic integrity and the College's work ethic in all aspects of their work.
