Adjunct Faculty - Anthropology

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking Adjunct Faculty for the Anthropology department. The educator will be responsible for teaching courses on a course-by-course basis, developing syllabi, and managing classroom discussions.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Anthropology with at least 18 graduate hours and excellent communication skills. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Responsibilities include assessing student performance and assisting students as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with D2L as a learning management system is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two courses within the discipline.
• Develop and manage class syllabus and ensure compliance with standards.
• Plan lectures and assignments.
• Assess student grades.
• Assist students as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of D2L learning management system

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty – Anthropology

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Department: Sociology & Criminal Justice

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Overview

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field of anthropology is required.
• Experience: prior college teaching experience is not required but preferred.
• Knowledge / Skills: Knowledge or familiarity with D2L as a learning management system will be helpful. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: N/A
• Physical Requirements: N/A
• Other Requirements: N/A

Preferred Education / Skills / Experience

• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.