Clark University

School of Professional Studies Undergraduate Programs

Part-Time Instructor Open Pool in Multiple Disciplines

Clark University is a private, co-educational research-intensive university with approximately 2,200 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students.  Since its founding in 1887 as the first all-graduate school in the United States, Clark has been a recognized leader in innovative research and interdisciplinary academic programs.  The School of Professional Studies (SPS) focuses on practical education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, integrating hands-on experiences with coursework taught by professors of practice who currently are working in the field. 

The SPS Undergraduate Programs seek qualified individuals to join our adjunct hiring pool to express their interest in future, part-time teaching assignments in multiple disciplines:

• American Sign Language
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Business/Management
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Computer science/Information technology
• Economics
• English composition/writing
• Math

Most courses are in the evenings.  Experienced online instructors will be considered for hybrid or online teaching assignments.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience.

For online instruction and course development, candidate must have recent online teaching or course design experience.

Preference is given to candidates with

• College-level teaching experience
• Experience working with adult learners and international students
• An earned terminal degree from an accredited college/university

Part-time faculty expectations include an adherence to undergraduate program requirements, highly satisfactory attendance record, and regular, well-scheduled office hours.

Applications will be accepted continuously into the pool and will be used to fill vacancies as they become available.  Qualified applicants will be contacted by the program.

Application Instructions: Please email a resume/CV and cover-letter to spsug-faculty@clarku.edu . Educational background will be verified through the National Student Clearinghouse or through copies of original, sealed transcripts if selected for hire.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.