The College of Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for adjunct instructors to join our Business Administration adjunct pool. Adjunct positions at the University of Oklahoma are part-time instructional appointments. This posting is intended to create a pool of qualified applicants from which the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) may identify and consider candidates as instructional needs arise during the current academic year.

Positions will be filled on an as needed basis and may not be available at all times. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview or appointment.

PACS serves adult learners through flexible, workforce-aligned degree completion programs delivered in a fully online, asynchronous format. The college seeks qualified educators and practitioners who are committed to student success and can support engaging, high-quality learning experiences for adult and nontraditional students.

Applications submitted to this pool will remain active for one year from the date of submission. Individuals wishing to remain under consideration beyond one year must submit a new application with updated materials.

Job Duties

Adjunct faculty members may be asked to:

• Teach undergraduate courses in a fully online, asynchronous environment.
• Facilitate student learning through effective communication, timely feedback, and active online engagement.
• Evaluate assignments, discussions, projects, and other assessments in accordance with course learning outcomes and grading standards.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Utilize Canvas and other university instructional technologies to support student learning.
• Submit grades and maintain academic records in accordance with university policies and deadlines.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for adult and nontraditional learners.
• Collaborate with program faculty and administrators as needed to ensure instructional quality and student success.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Academic preparation and/or professional experience relevant to the subject area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively support adult learners in an online educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a closely related field.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses.
• Experience working with adult, transfer, military-affiliated, and other nontraditional student populations.
• Experience using Canvas learning management system and related instructional technologies.
• Relevant professional licenses, certifications, or industry credentials where applicable.

Qualified individuals may submit application materials online via Interfolio. Application materials should include a cover letter, an electronic copy of unofficial transcripts from your highest degree obtained, your current Curriculum Vita (CV) and/or Résumé, contactinformation for three professional references.

The cover letter should include:

1. The subject area(s) or program(s) the applicant is qualified and interested in teaching.
2. Relevant professional experience, licenses, certifications, and industry credentials.
3. Previous online teaching, training, or instructional experience.
4. Experience working with adult and nontraditional learners.

Additional Information

Adjunct appointments are made on a course-by-course basis according to program needs, enrollment, and available funding. Inclusion in the adjunct faculty applicant pool does not constitute a guarantee of a course assignment and does not imply the existence of a current or future contract.

Applications will remain active for one year from the date of submission. Applicants who wish to be considered after that time must submit a new application with updated materials.