Remote Adjunct Faculty Jobs

Remote Adjunct Faculty jobs are open across the U.S. at online universities, ed-tech platforms, and distributed higher-education institutions hiring for fully remote teaching roles. Employers hiring remotely right now include Walden University, William & Mary, and TERRESTRIS. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles63
Top employerWalden University
Top industryEducation
Top credentialDoctoral degree
Companies hiring36

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Grand Canyon University
Arizona Constitution – Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Arizona Constitution – Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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TERRESTRIS, LLC
Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 104: U.S. National Defense Establishment and Civil-Military Organization – Fall I semester
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 104: U.S. National Defense Establishment and Civil-Military Organization – Fall I semester
TERRESTRIS, LLC
Remote
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$40 - $45/hr
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree

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TERRESTRIS, LLC
Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 101: Naval Ethics and Leadership – Fall I semester
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 101: Naval Ethics and Leadership – Fall I semester
TERRESTRIS, LLC
Remote
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$40 - $45/hr
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree

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TERRESTRIS, LLC
Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 105: Introduction to Geopolitics (Capstone) – Fall I semester
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TERRESTRIS, LLC
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 105: Introduction to Geopolitics (Capstone) – Fall I semester
TERRESTRIS, LLC
Remote
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$40 - $45/hr
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree

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TERRESTRIS, LLC
Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 102: Modern Naval History – Fall I semester
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor NAV 102: Modern Naval History – Fall I semester
TERRESTRIS, LLC
Remote
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$40 - $45/hr
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree

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Remote Adjunct Faculty Job Market

Who's Hiring

Walden University
Walden University6 open roles
William & Mary
William & Mary5 open roles
TERRESTRIS
TERRESTRIS5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education17
  • Aerospace & Defense2
  • Science & Research1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote adjunct faculty jobs.

  • Master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline or a closely related field
  • Prior college-level teaching experience in the relevant subject area
  • Ability to develop syllabi and course materials aligned to learning outcomes
  • Familiarity with a learning management system such as Canvas or Blackboard
  • Strong written communication skills for grading, feedback, and student correspondence
  • Availability to teach evenings, weekends, or online sections as scheduling requires

Tips for Your Remote Adjunct Faculty Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote adjunct faculty openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your subject area and apply directly without sorting through campus-based postings mixed in from other boards.

Show your async teaching ability upfront

Remote hiring committees want evidence you can run a course without real-time supervision. Include links to recorded lectures, asynchronous discussion board samples, or online course modules you have built in Canvas, Blackboard, or a comparable learning management system.

Frame your cover letter around remote delivery

Generic teaching cover letters cost you in remote screens. Describe specifically how you structure feedback cycles, hold virtual office hours, and maintain student engagement in an online format. Concrete practices signal you are prepared for the format from day one.

Prepare for a remote teaching demonstration

Many online institutions replace the traditional in-person demo lesson with a recorded or live Zoom session. Practice delivering a 10-to-15 minute lesson directly to camera, use screen sharing for any slides, and confirm your audio and lighting before any scheduled interview.

Remote Adjunct Faculty Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote adjunct faculty job?

Target online universities, ed-tech companies, and community colleges with fully remote course offerings, since those institutions build adjunct rosters specifically for distributed delivery. Remote employers screen for async communication skills, self-directed course management, and experience with learning management systems like Canvas or Blackboard. A demonstrable online teaching portfolio or recorded lecture sample gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with only in-person credentials.

Which companies hire remote adjunct facultys?

Employers currently hiring remote adjunct facultys include Walden University, William & Mary, and TERRESTRIS, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These include fully online universities, ed-tech platforms, and traditional institutions that have expanded their remote course catalogs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional development programs.

Can you get a remote adjunct faculty job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level adjunct roles are harder to land because institutions expect you to manage a virtual classroom independently from day one. Fully online community colleges and ed-tech platforms are the most accessible entry points. Candidates can substitute formal teaching experience with subject-matter expertise, a relevant graduate degree, tutoring history, or workplace training they have delivered in a professional setting.

Do you need a degree for remote adjunct faculty jobs?

Usually, yes. Most accredited institutions require at least a master's degree in the subject area you would teach, and some doctoral programs require a doctorate. Remote employers weigh demonstrated subject expertise, prior online course development, and familiarity with remote instructional tools alongside formal credentials, so a strong professional background can support an application where the degree field is adjacent rather than exact.

Which industries hire the most remote adjunct facultys?

The sectors hiring the most remote adjunct facultys are Education, Aerospace & Defense, and Science & Research, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed adjunct rosters to scale course capacity without adding full-time faculty headcount at a fixed campus location.

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