Adjunct Faculty - Coleman College of Business

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE), the Leading University in Central Appalachia, is seeking adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and committed to student learning.

We are currently seeking faculty in the fields of:

• Accounting
• Business Law
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Technology Management
• Management
• Marketing

Adjunct professors in the Coleman College of Business are expected to teach and fulfill the following responsibilities:   

• Teaching the assigned business/ITM course, this includes lecture notes, presentation prep, exam questions prep, and syllabus prep.
• Participating in and recommending curriculum development and evaluation.
• Providing tutoring for students on an as-need basis.
• Responsibilities for all other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of Master’s degree.
• Must have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the course you wish to teach.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, teaching and decision-making skills.
• Prior college teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience using Canvas and/or other web-based learning platform preferred.

Faculty Expectations: Note that the University of Pikeville recognizes that effective educators are themselves life-long learners. Adjunct faculty members are encouraged to attend our professional development workshops whenever possible to improve use of educational technology, determine ways to better engage students, and reflect on methods to create the most effective environment for student growth. 

Positions are available in the fall and spring semesters. Review of applications occur as needed within each division of the College.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, copies of their transcripts, a teaching philosophy statement, and the contact information for three to five professional references.