What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Course Faculty, Political Science (Summer/Fall 2025) position at Missouri State University?
Position Information
Position Title
Per Course Faculty, Political Science (Summer/Fall 2025)
Work Location
West Plains Campus
Department
West Plains Arts, Letters, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences
Term
Summer/Fall Semester (per course faculty only)
Begin Date -Spring Term
Begin Date - Summer Term
06/02/2025
Begin Date - Fall Term
08/18/2025
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 per-course faculty to teach courses in Political Science.
Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses; grading student work in a timely manner; availability for student assistance related to the course; submitting attendance and midterm/final grades by the deadline; submitting course assessment by the 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 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.
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.
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
04/07/2025
Close Date
08/25/2025
Posting Number
20250026PCF
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/81143
