Adjunct Instructor, Texas State University

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange is seeking adjunct instructors to teach various courses at Texas State University or other TXST locations. This position requires a Master’s degree in the relevant teaching discipline or any subject with at least 18 graduate hours in that discipline.

The role involves engaging with students, providing feedback, attending faculty meetings, and completing required training. Flexible timing including day, evening, and weekend classes is necessary.

This role is security-sensitive and adheres to Texas Education Code provisions.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in teaching discipline or related subject with 18 graduate hours.
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies and pedagogical strategies.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at Texas State University or another TXST site.
• Provide timely feedback and respond to student communications.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings and assess courses.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Time management skills

Education

Master's degree in teaching discipline or related subject

Job description

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-882-3905.

LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.

Job Summary

Adjunct Instructors must be qualified and competent to teach applicable courses within the degree and certificate programs. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes. This is not a posting for ONLINE instructors. Classes will be delivered at Texas State University in San Marcos or another TXST site.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach courses at Texas State University in San Marcos or another TXST site as scheduled and actively engage with students in the learning process.
• Provide feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc.
• Take advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by LSCO and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Faculty Development Trainings to continually refine and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures contained in LSCO’s Policies and Procedures Manuals.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Possess an earned Master’s degree in teaching discipline OR a master’s degree in any subject with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies.

Possess good time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching in higher education is preferred.

Related field and/or industry certifications, if applicable.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.