Adjunct Faculty - Honors College

Texas A&M International University; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member in the Honors College to teach undergraduate courses on-campus during day and/or evening. The candidate will develop syllabi, plan lectures, and mentor students within the Honors Program.

A Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours or a terminal degree is required; experience teaching first-time college students is preferred; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field or a terminal degree.
• Experience: Experience teaching first-time college students (FTIC) or transfer students.
• Knowledge/Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability: Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Other: Security-sensitive employment and credential verification.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two courses) in the Honors College on campus during day and/or evening as needed.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus meeting department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades based on participation, performance, assignments, and exams.
• Mentor students as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours or terminal degree

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Honors College

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Honors Program

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

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 Honors College. Instruction will be delivered on-campus 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 is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses.
• Experience: Experience teaching first time in college (FTIC) freshmen or transfer students.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications:
• Physical Requirements:
• Other Requirements:

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• 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.

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.