Part-Time Adjunct Teaching Opportunities
Unique opportunities
Central Michigan University's Off-Campus and Online is currently looking for part-time adjunct faculty to join a pool of qualified instructors. This is “as needed” employment perfect for retired faculty or any qualified instructor who appreciates the unique environment created when teaching to adult students. Adjunct positions are offered to candidates based not only on their academic and teaching qualifications but also on their availability to teach evenings and weekends and ability to travel to other locations.
Select a department
Choose a department below to view a list of courses for which we have the greatest need for faculty. Opportunities posted below may be for future scheduled courses.
Before you apply
- When qualified instructors are approved, assignments are based on class location, instructor location and availability, as well as student enrollment.
- Successful candidates will teach adult students in classes offered on alternating weekends (usually Friday evening and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday every other week for eight weeks) or one night a week for eight weeks.
- Local candidates are preferred for teaching assignments; however, qualified instructors from outside the local area may be considered.
- You may be asked to travel to multiple sites if approved.
- A generous stipend is paid for teaching the course plus reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses.
- CMU does not sponsor candidates or reimburse them for moving expenses for part-time adjunct assignments.
- All online courses require the instructor to have online teaching experience or be willing to successfully participate in the online training provided by CMU’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
- Acceptance letters will be sent to qualified candidates along with a copy of a Master Course Syllabus (MCS) for each course approved to teach. Please note - Approval to teach does not guarantee a teaching assignment.
- All course approvals are at the sole discretion of the academic department responsible for the specified course and are subject to review/removal at any time.
Requirements
- The completion of the online application.
- CV/Resume attached to the online application
- Copies of transcripts with the degree and award date posted on the transcripts must be attached to the application.
Experience working with non-traditional adult students is desired. Learn more information about teaching for CMU’s Off-Campus and Online.
College of Business Administration
Course | MBA 640: Data Analysis for Managers |
Minimum Requirement | Doctorate |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | Understanding and applying quantitative methods of data analysis that facilitate obtaining information for business decisions from the raw data that business professionals have available. Required Qualifications: Ph.D., DBA and/or an Ed.D. in Management, Statistics, Math, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. CMU adheres to the appropriate faculty qualifications status within the AACSB framework. Doctorate degree awarded within 5 years or ABD status declared within 3 years. PhD student candidates with dissertation proposal defended and business professionals with MS in a business discipline or an MBA may be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level; Demonstrated knowledge of data-based decision making in private/public organizations is desirable. Sustained currency and relevance through professional engagements, relevant activities such as in programs and/or curriculum development, contribute to instruction-related technology initiatives; participate in teaching assessment activities. Faculty who augment preparation as academic scholars with development and engagement activities that involve substantive linkages to practice, consulting, other forms of professional engagement and who have the ability to translate theory into applied business decision-making are preferred. Please note approved instructors must complete CMU online training to teach online courses. |
Special Considerations | N/A |
Locations | Online |
Course | MBA 670: Financial Analysis and Risk Management |
Minimum Requirement | Doctorate |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | This course provides a framework for the analysis of the investment and financing decisions of the firm and an understanding of how to apply finance theory to practical solutions. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. or DBA in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration. Doctorate degree awarded within 5 years or ABD status declared within 3 years. PhD student candidates with dissertation proposals defended and business professionals with MS in a business discipline or an MBA may be considered. Individuals who hold master’s degrees including but not limited to an MBA, MSA, or other appropriate degrees may also be considered based on experiential credentials. Demonstrated excellence in teaching online at the graduate level is required. CMU adheres to the appropriate faculty qualifications status within the AACSB framework. Please note, approved instructors must complete CMU online training to teach online courses. Preferred Qualifications: An instructor who has a minimum of 3 years of financial decision-making roles, and/or financial risk management experience in a global/international work environment is preferred. Sustained currency and relevance through professional engagements, relevant activities such as in programs and/or curriculum development, contributing to instruction-related technology initiatives, and teaching assessment activities preferred. Faculty with the ability to translate theory into applied business decision-making, and augment preparation as academic scholars with development and engagement activities that involve substantive linkages to practice, consulting, and other forms of professional engagement are also preferred. |
Special Considerations | N/A |
Locations | Online |
Course | MBA 680: Global Economic Environment |
Minimum Requirement | Doctorate |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | The global economy and its impact on managerial decision-making. Economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, trade, exchange rate determination, capital, and financial flows. Required Qualifications: Ph.D., DBA and/or an Ed.D. in International Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Doctorate degree awarded within 5 years or ABD status declared within 3 years. PhD student candidates with dissertation proposal defended and business professionals with MS in a business discipline or an MBA may be considered. Individuals who hold master’s degrees to include but not limited to an MBA, MSA or other appropriate degrees will be considered based on experiential credentials. As such, it calls for an instructor who has a minimum of 3 years management, decision-making roles, and/or technology experience in a global/international work environment required. CMU adheres to the appropriate faculty qualifications status within the AACSB framework. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level; Demonstrated knowledge of international or global business, management, fiscal and monetary policies, capital, and financial flows and/or leadership experience in a global/international work environment. Sustained currency and relevance through professional engagements, relevant activities such as in programs and/or curriculum development, contribute to instruction-related technology initiatives; participate in study abroad programs or travel study programs and teaching assessment activities. Faculty with the ability to translate theory into applied business decision-making, augment preparation as academic scholars with development and engagement activities that involve substantive linkages to practice, consulting, other forms of professional engagement are preferred. Please note approved instructors must complete CMU online training to teach online courses. |
Special Considerations | N/A |
Locations | Online |
Fashion, Interior Design and Merchandising
Course | IND 332: Human Shelter and Environment |
Minimum Requirement | Master's |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | Master’s degree in Interior Design or closely related area required. Ph.D. or terminal Master’s degree preferred. |
Special Considerations | This course may be part of the General Education curriculum and will be assessed on a regular basis. During rotating semesters, you will be required to participate in assessment by submitting course materials to the Assessment Committee as requested. |
Locations | Online |
Course | IND 238: Design History and Precedent |
Minimum Requirement | Master's |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | Master’s degree in Interior Design or closely related area required. Ph.D. or terminal Master’s degree preferred. |
Special Considerations | This course may be part of the General Education curriculum and will be assessed on a regular basis. During rotating semesters, you will be required to participate in assessment by submitting course materials to the Assessment Committee as requested. |
Locations | Online |
Geography and Environmental Studies
Course | GEO 373: Latin America |
Minimum Requirement | Doctorate |
Preferred Discipline(s) | Geography |
Comments | Graduate level coursework in the topic to be taught is preferred. |
Special Considerations | This course may be part of the General Education curriculum and will be assessed on a regular basis. During rotating semesters, you will be required to participate in assessment by submitting course materials to the Assessment Committee as requested. |
Locations | Online |
History, World Languages and Cultures
Course | HST 236: Babylon and Beyond: Ancient Civilizations of the Near/Middle East |
Minimum Requirement | Master's |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | MA in History, ABD or PhD preferred. Significant coursework in ancient history, including ancient Near East. Relevant past or proposed syllabi, student surveys and at least two references desired. |
Special Considerations | This course may be part of the General Education curriculum and will be assessed on a regular basis. During rotating semesters, you will be required to participate in assessment by submitting course materials to the Assessment Committee as requested. |
Locations | Online |
Course | HST 255: Beyond Rosie the Riveter: Selected Topics on Women and Work in United States History |
Minimum Requirement | Master's |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | MA in History; ABD or PhD preferred. Significant coursework in US women’s history. Relevant past or proposed syllabi, student surveys and at least two references desired. |
Special Considerations | This course may be part of the General Education curriculum and will be assessed on a regular basis. During rotating semesters, you will be required to participate in assessment by submitting course materials to the Assessment Committee as requested. |
Locations | Online |
Master of Science in Administration
Course | MSA 647: People and Project Administration |
Minimum Requirement | Doctorate |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | Terminal degree required, Ph.D., DBA, Ed.D. with PMP certification and a minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in project management. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level; Must have demonstrated knowledge and application experience of the key mechanisms, process flows, tools, and measurement criteria for improving stakeholder performance throughout the project life cycle. Candidates from all disciplines will be evaluated very carefully to ensure comparable courses and experiences have been included in their graduate programs and employment records to ensure significant experience in the project management arena. All MSA courses require proof of extensive graduate level teaching plus 5 years of documented work experience directly related to course. In addition, MSA instructors must complete the following mandatory trainings prior to their first assignment: Blackboard Fundamentals, WebEx Preparation, and the Self-Paced Graduate Level Writing and APA Workshop. |
Special Considerations | N/A |
Locations | Online |
Recreation Parks and Leisure Services
Course | RPL 521: Fund Development & Grant Writing for Public & Non-profit Organizations |
Minimum Requirement | Master's |
Preferred Discipline(s) | Recreation Parks & Leisure |
Comments | Required: Minimum of a master’s degree. At least one degree must be in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services or similarly titled program. Evidence of prior teaching experience. Evidence of content knowledge in specific course(s). Preferred: PhD or EdD, or ReD with at least one degree (Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate) in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services or similarly titled program. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in RPL course work. Prior teaching experience at the graduate level. Evidence of content knowledge in specific course(s). Course development/revision experience. |
Special Considerations | N/A |
Locations | Online |
Philosophy, Anthropology and Religion
Course | ANT 320: North American Indian Cultures |
Minimum Requirement | Doctorate |
Preferred Discipline(s) | Anthropology |
Comments | Ph.D. in Anthropology with graduate level course work, research experience or teaching experience relevant to the course topic. |
Special Considerations | N/A |
Locations | Online |
School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service
Course | SWK 270: Introduction to Community Development |
Minimum Requirement | Master's |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | Masters in Social Work (MSW) and graduate level course work in the subject area and teaching philosophy statement required. Ph.D. in Social Work or related area preferred. Documented higher education teaching experience in social work (with evidence of teaching proficiency) preferred. At least 4 years post MSW practice experience required with course work and/or experience in Community Development preferred. Two writing samples required (may be papers used in prior graduate courses or other professional writing samples). Approved instructors must complete CMU’s Blackboard Fundamentals and Online Teaching Experience trainings prior to an assignment, unless applicants have prior documented experience teaching online. |
Special Considerations | N/A |
Locations | Online |
Course | SWK 490: Community Development: A Critical Approach |
Minimum Requirements | Master's |
Preferred Discipline(s) | N/A |
Comments | Masters in Social Work (MSW) and graduate level course work in the subject area and teaching philosophy statement required. Ph.D. in Social Work or related area preferred. Documented higher education teaching experience in social work (with evidence of teaching proficiency) preferred. At least 4 years post MSW practice experience required with course work and/or experience in Community Development preferred. Two writing samples required (may be papers used in prior graduate courses or other professional writing samples). Graduate level research and/or program evaluation experience preferred. Approved instructors must complete CMU’s Blackboard Fundamentals and Online Teaching experience trainings prior to an assignment, unless applicants have prior documented experience teaching online. |
Special Considerations | N/A |
Locations | Online |