Athens State University is hiring: Instructor – Multimedia Design – College of A

Adjunct Instructor Pool - Digital Photography - College of Arts and Sciences (24-25, 25-26)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.

Position Information

Department/College

Department/College College of Arts & Sciences

Position Title

Position Title Adjunct Instructor Pool - Digital Photography - College of Arts and Sciences (24-25, 25-26)

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Posting Number

Posting Number 00488

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Part-Time

Other

Temporary

Temporary Yes

If Temporary, number of months

If Temporary, number of months as needed per semester

Position Summary Information

Duties

Athens State University invites applications for adjunct teaching positions. These positions are part-time, non-tenured positions, teaching one to two undergraduate per semester. Previous teaching is preferred, but not required. Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Payment is based upon a per course fee as determined by the University.

• Developing and teaching undergraduate, upper-level courses digital photography, Photoshop and Digital Imaging

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

• An earned MFA in Art or exceptional and equivalent experience in the industry.

Salary Schedule

Based upon a per course fee as determined by the University. No benefits are offered for this temporary position.

University Information

Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Approximately 3,000 students each semester have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where over 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 95% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was named the Most Affordable College in Alabama by The Best Schools, as well as a 2024 Great College to Work For by ModernThink. Athens State offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 392 full and part-time employees with approximately 88 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. 83% of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. Athens State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Athens, Alabama is located in North Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

EEO Statement

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application. Include correct email addresses if available.

Additional Information

Athens State University participates in the E-verify System to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

You are applying to an applicant pool. Adjunct Instructors are hired each semester as needed. For continued consideration, it is suggested that applicants re-apply every two years.

For assistance, contact the Human Resources Office at 256-216-3333 or email us at employment@athens.edu.

Posting Supplemental Questions

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