Adjunct for Health, Recreation & Physical Education, School of Health Science & Wellness

Location

Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO

Job Type

Adjunct

Job Number

999017

Department

School of Health Science & Wellness

Opening Date

07/01/2025

- [Description](#details-info)

- [Benefits](#details-benefits)

PRIMARY DUTY: The School of Health Science and Wellness at Northwest Missouri State University is seeking adjunct faculty to teach on-line courses in the following academic disciplines: Health & Physical Education, Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, and Sport Management. Courses are primarily at the graduate level, but undergraduate teaching opportunities may also be available. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach online courses within a specific discipline, primarily at the graduate level.
• Collaborate with campus faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education: Earned Doctorate degree in specific disciplines listed above 
• Experience: Prior experience in online classroom instruction and work in specific discipline 
• Skills: Demonstrated innovative teaching methodologies to engage learners; instructional technology skills; interpersonal skills, including oral communication and collaboration; committed to a focus on student success 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience: At least three years of experience in online classroom instruction and work in specific discipline 
• Skills: Experience in on-line course design, experience in coordination of on-line learning programs. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Collaborative team-based faculty working in an academic environment 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom functions and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds 

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at [www.maryville.org](http://www.maryville.org). 

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its [Northwest-Kansas City](http://www.nwmissouri.edu/kc/index.htm) location at the Northland Innovation Center and through [Northwest Online](https://www.nwmissouri.edu/online/). 

Founded in 1905 and [ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest](https://www.nwmissouri.edu/media/news/2023/09/19usnewsranking.htm), Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the [Horace Mann Laboratory School](http://www.nwmissouri.edu/horacemann/index.htm), [National Public Radio affiliate KXCV](http://www.kxcv.org/index.htm), the R.T. Wright Farm, [Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area](https://www.nwmissouri.edu/recreation/MOERA/index.htm) and [Knacktive](http://www.nwmissouri.edu/knacktive/index.htm), a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. 

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. 

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and [textbooks and a laptop are included](http://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/laptop/index.htm) in tuition, which is [among the lowest in the nation](https://www.nwmissouri.edu/media/news/2022/02/15affordability.htm), saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “[50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S](https://www.nwmissouri.edu/arboretum/arboretumtop50.htm).” 

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit [www.nwmissouri.edu](http://www.nwmissouri.edu). 

SALARY: Competitive rate per credit hour taught 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing to create a pool of applicants 

DATE AVAILABLE: Pool of applicants will be created and used as needed     

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below in order for them to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information. 

APPLICATION MATERIALS: A letter of application, resume or curriculum vita, copies of all transcripts, and the contact information of two references 

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:   

   Dr. Terry Long, Director  

   School of Health Science and Wellness 

   Northwest Missouri State University 

   tlong@nwmissouri.edu 

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer

Northwest Missouri State University

Address

800 University Drive

Maryville, Missouri, 64468

Phone

660-562-1127

Website

[http://www.nwmissouri.edu](http://www.nwmissouri.edu)