Fall Adjunct Faculty (Philosophy) (On Campus)

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

Job summary

Texas A&M International University's Department of Humanities is seeking qualified applicants for the Fall Adjunct Faculty position in Philosophy. This is a part-time, temporary role where successful applicants will engage with students through teaching and support during the semester. Responsibilities include providing course instruction, maintaining office hours, and promoting student success. Permanent faculty may expect varied responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or closely related area with at least 18 graduate hours.
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to six semester credit hours in Philosophy.
• Hold office hours and assist students as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Professional interaction

Planning and organization

Stress management

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy or related area

Job description

Job Title

Fall Adjunct Faculty (Philosophy) (On Campus)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Humanities

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Humanities seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for future, part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments in Philosophy. Successful applicants may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours within the required discipline face-to-face as dictated by student demand, hold office hours, and assist students as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or a closely related area with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under stress and with pressing timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other information:

• The above job duties may not be performed in every Adjunct Faculty position and might not include all related duties that may be performed.
• Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis.
• These temporary appointments are for the Fall 2025 semester and/or any applicable Fall 2025 sub-terms.

• Initial review of applications will begin June 16, 2025.

Application Procedure:
During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Completed employment applications must include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, and
• Unofficial transcripts

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.