Fall Adjunct Faculty (Sociology) (On Campus)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M International University seeks qualified applicants for part-time Fall Adjunct Faculty appointments in Sociology. Successful candidates may teach up to nine semester hours each term, hold office hours, and assist students as needed.

Positions are on-campus, temporary, and contingent on enrollment and scheduling. Candidates should have a Master’s in Sociology (18 graduate hours in Sociology required) and may hold a doctorate (preferred) with teaching

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sociology or closely related field with 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
• Doctorate in Sociology preferred; doctoral qualification with 18 graduate hours is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 9 semester credit hours per term as needed.
• Hold regular office hours and assist students as required.
• Face-to-face instruction on campus and maintain a consistent on-campus schedule.

Skills

Communication

Oral and written

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organization

Working under pressure

Confidentiality

Education

Master of Sociology

18 graduate hours in Sociology

Doctorate in Sociology (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Fall Adjunct Faculty (Sociology) (On Campus)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Social Sciences seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for future, part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments in Sociology. Successful applicants may teach up to nine (9) semester credit hours within the required discipline as dictated by student demand, hold office hours, and assist students as needed. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus.

Education and Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in the discipline (or closely related field) with a minimum of 18 graduate hours.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Prior relevant industry experience.

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 2026 semester and/or any applicable Fall 2026 sub-terms.

Initial review of applications will begin on August 5, 2026.

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.