Instructor – College of Arts & Sciences

Position Summary

Information Duties Athens State University invites applications for adjunct teaching positions. These positions are part-time, non-tenured positions, teaching one to two undergraduate classes per semester.

Previous teaching is preferred, but not required. Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

Payment is based upon a per course fee as determined by the University. Qualifications Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

Salary Schedule Based upon a per course fee as determined by the University. No benefits are offered for this temporary position.

Posting Detail Information University Information Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions.

Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 major and degree programs are offered with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty.

Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes.

Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources.

The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges : College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education.

Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in the Southeast including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

EEO Statement Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities.

Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N.

Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175. Background Check Statement In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a non-refundable payment for a criminal background check.

Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check. Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position.

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application Additional Information You are applying to an applicant pool.

Adjunct Instructors are hired each semester as needed.

For continued consideration, it is suggested that applicants re-apply every two years.