Adjunct Instructors for Fall 2026

Adjunct Instructors for Fall 2026 Criminal Justice (Corrections), Economics, Marketing and Sales, Financial Planning, Personal Training, Communications, Mathematics, Psychology The University of Olivet, a liberal arts institution with an historical commitment to inclusion, diversity, and social justice, seeks in-person Adjunct Instructors for our general pool and for specific subjects for on-campus classes during the Fall 2026 semester. This posting is for in-person, daytime or evening instruction on The University of Olivet campus. Adjunct instructor positions are part-time, and teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester, with most classes meeting twice each week for 15 weeks. Students from underrepresented minorities constitute 26% of the current student body, with almost 20% of the student body identifying as African American. Approximately half of the student body is Pell grant eligible. Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Primary responsibilities: Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments and papers. Prepare and deliver instructional materials (i.e. syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts) in-person and via the Online Learning Management System (Canvas). Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Compile, administer, and grade assessments. Participate in required reporting processes (i.e. grades, attendance, etc.). Qualifications : Master’s degree in specific subject or a related field; or, a Master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits the specific field. We seek candidates who are open to innovation and collaboration, who embrace Olivet’s relationship-based approach to pedagogy, and who embody our commitment to inclusivity. Starting Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needed. Anticipated start date is August 12, 2026 for optional trainings. Fall semester courses run August 24- December 11, 2026. Application Process: Click on this link to go to the online application site: Career Center Once in the Career Center, click on the job title to view the posting and click “Apply” to set up a profile and upload the following materials: Letter of application; Current resume or curriculum vitae with contact information for three references; One-page statement of your interest in and experience with working with a diverse population of students in a multi-ethnic environment; Transcript from the highest degree-granting institution related to the position (official or unofficial) and/or documentation of graduate coursework in the area of instruction; Sample syllabus (optional); and Student evaluations (optional). Offer of hire is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts, completion of a background check, and verification of information submitted. * * * * * The University of Olivet was founded in 1844 as an institution of higher education open to all regardless of race, gender,…