Adjunct Faculty - Honors College

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

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Commerce seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Honors College. Responsibilities include teaching up to seven semester credit hours, developing syllabi, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field and possess excellent communication skills.

The position emphasizes a collaborative teaching approach and fosters student engagement through transformative learning practices. This role is security-sensitive, and applicants will undergo a criminal history investigation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field.
• First-time-in-college (FTIC) teaching experience with freshmen or transfer students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus.
• Plan and create lectures and assignments.
• Assess grades based on participation and performance.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively

Education

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours

Terminal degree in the field of study

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty – Honors College

Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Summary

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 courses) within the Honors College.
• Instruction delivered on‑campus during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus to meet department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in‑class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist or mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field, or a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related, to teach undergraduate or graduate courses respectively.
• First‑time‑in‑college (FTIC) teaching experience with freshmen or transfer students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• College or university teaching experience.
• Familiarity with transformative learning practices, high‑impact practices, experiential learning, and honors education.
• Experience with student transition support.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.

Security Sensitive

All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The institution provides equal opportunity and access to all employees and prospective employees.