Adjunct Faculty - History

East Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty to teach History courses on a per-course basis. The position requires a Master's degree with specific graduate hours in History. Responsibilities include planning lectures, managing syllabi, and assessing student performance.

Preferred qualifications include prior college teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence. This role, essential for nurturing undergraduate education, offers flexibility in teaching methods including on-campus and online formats.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in History required.
• Demonstration of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours.
• Develop/manage class syllabus meeting department standards.
• Plan/create lectures and assignments.
• Assess student grades based on performance.
• Assist/mentor students as necessary.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Cooperative teamwork

Education

Master's degree in History

18 graduate hours in History

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - History

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Department: History

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Instructions to Applicant

During the application process the "My Experience" page has a section provided "Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)" to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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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: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in History is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education / Skills / Experience

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