requirements, and service level goals. Through applied cases and scenario analysis, students synthesize technical, financial, and policy considerations to support sustainable, long-term utility decision-making. Prerequisites: WMGT 570 Finance Fundamentals, WMGT 610 Rate Setting and Utility Finance
Course Build: Begins January 2027, Course Launch: August
2027
Candidates must be dedicated to graduate teaching and demonstrate
excellence in their relevant field. The successful candidate will
contribute to our commitment to excellence in teaching and student
engagement.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the
position is filled. Adjunct faculty contracts are issued on a
semester-by-semester basis
, depending on program needs and
student enrollment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Required: A master's degree or beyond in the discipline in
which the instructor is teaching and exceptional tested experience
that has been validated through publication or public recognition.
Examples of tested experience may include 5 years of experience in
the given subject matter plus at least one of the following:
- professional publications in a field related to the subject
matter
- recognition of achievement in a field related to the subject
matter
- professional credentials earned in a field related to the
subject matter
- other significant contributions in a field related to the
subject matter (i.e., evidence of “tested experience”) relevant to
the graduate coursework being taught.
Duties include:
- Complete Xavier’s 6-week Introduction to Online Course Design
course (begins January, 2027).
- Lead a 7-week MS in Water Utilities Management online course
which includes
- Timely response to student emails, hosting virtual calls with
students
- Communicating with students throughout coursework
- Interacting with students in discussion boards and on
assignments
- Grading assignments in a timely manner
Compensation:
- $1,000 per course credit hour for training and course
development
- $2,000 per course credit hour for course instruction
For additional information, please contact Dr. Justin Roush,
Program Director and Associate Professor of Economics, Economics
Department,
roushj2@xavier.edu.
To ensure consideration, interested and qualified applicants must
submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, Teaching Statement,
and the names and contact information of three professional
references. The Teaching Statement should focus on the candidate’s
vision for teaching this course at Xavier University. Email
materials to
roushj2@xavier.edu .
Please specify in your cover
letter and the subject line of the email the position for which you
are applying.
Please note: This application window will close on
December 15th, 2026. If you are not contacted by this
time and remain interested in employment with Xavier University,
please reapply to a new adjunct pool posting once it becomes
available.
Xavier University is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:
Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and
affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational,
health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility
varies by position and employment class:
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision
and prescription coverage.
- Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts,
flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
- Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance,
accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick
leave and holidays.
- Tuition remission for employees and their eligible
dependents.
