Adjunct Faculty - College of Business

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks an Adjunct Faculty for the College of Business to teach courses on a flexible schedule. This role requires a terminal degree or equivalent and demands teaching experience. Responsibilities include developing syllabi, planning lectures, and assessing student performance. Candidates with online teaching experience and relevant credentials are preferred. The position is security-sensitive, requiring a background check. Join a diverse institution that values equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must have a terminal degree, including a JD, in a field of business.
• Possess a master’s level degree with recognized industry credentials.
• Must have some teaching or industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours within the required discipline.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus.
• Plan and create lectures and assignments.
• Assess grades based on participation and performance.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.

Skills

Proficiency with LMS (e.g., D2L/Canvas/Blackboard)

Relevant professional credentials

Online or hybrid teaching experience

Teaching excellence evidence

Industry experience

Education

Terminal degree in a field of business

Master’s or higher in the teaching discipline

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - College of Business

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Department: College of Business

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

SUMMARY

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

DUTIES & 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: Must have a terminal degree, including a JD, in a field of business or have a master’s level degree and one or more earned, actively maintained, recognized industry credentials.

• High demand credentials include a range of industry certifications and licenses, including (but not limited to) CPA, CFA, CFE, CFP, CMA, CIA, a PMI credential, Real Estate license, Insurance license, bar admission, an ASCM Certification, Six Sigma, Certified Analytics Professional, SCRUM Master, etc.
• Master’s or higher in the teaching discipline or a master’s in another field with 18+ graduate hours in the discipline.

Experience: Must have some teaching or industry experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• Proficiency with LMS (e.g., D2L/Canvas/Blackboard), Zoom (or equivalent), and publisher platforms (e.g., Connect, MyLab, MindTap).
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

N/A

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.