Adjunct Faculty, College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty, College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

20

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences (JM-AJ)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:  The College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions for the 2026–2027 academic year. While opportunities may be available in any semester (Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter), availability may vary by term.

The Adjunct Faculty member provides high-quality instruction on a part-time, semester-by-semester contract basis. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and assessing student performance. The role is designed to support the department's academic goals while enhancing the learning experience for students.

Departments within the college that may be seeking adjunct faculty include:

• Art
• Black Studies
• Communication
• Criminal Justice
• English
• Geography
• History
• Humanities
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Music
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Rhetoric & Professional Writing
• Sociology
• Theatre

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualification is a Master's degree in a related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside a classroom environment, with occasional requirements to engage in administrative tasks outside the classroom.
• Some weeknights and weekends may be required depending on the course schedule and student needs.
• All work associated with this position must be performed within the state of Michigan.

Scheduled weekly hours vary depending on class contract load. Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification.  Since SVSU does not participate in E-Verify, candidates for employment are not eligible for STEM OPT extensions.

 

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

 

 

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.