Adjunct Faculty - Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies

ETSU • Jonesborough, TN

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About The Position

The Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies (CDST) at ETSU seeks qualified
adjunct instructors for a variety of interdisciplinary courses at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly in the areas of
interdisciplinary theory and practice, design thinking, cultural studies, gender
and diversity studies, STEAM studies, and leadership/workforce/ organizational
studies. Course descriptions for current CDST/LEAD/MALS courses are available at
https://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=61&navoid=3932
[https://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=61&navoid=3932]
and
https://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=37&navoid=1621
[https://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=37&navoid=1621.].

Courses are taught both online and on ground. Positions are temporary as needed,
semester by semester, and do not include benefits. CDST houses both
undergraduate and graduate interdisciplinary studies degree programs and is part
of the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. Its mission is to
provide both interdisciplinary studies and degree completion options to a wide
variety of traditional and post-traditional students at both the graduate and
undergraduate levels. All positions at East Tennessee State University are
contingent upon sufficient funding.

Requirements

• Candidates should have a documented background in interdisciplinary studies and/or interdisciplinary teaching experience.
• Instructors for undergraduate courses must hold at least a master’s degree in a relevant area from a regionally accredited university or international equivalent.
• Instructors for graduate courses must hold a Ph.D or other terminal degree in a relevant area from a regionally accredited university or international equivalent; candidates with extensive professional experience may qualify with a master’s degree under some circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience or professional preparation in teaching post-traditional students/adult learners
• A defined area of interdisciplinary study and research activity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees