Fall Adjunct Faculty (Sociology) (On Campus)

Texas A&M University; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX seeks qualified applicants for Fall Adjunct Faculty appointments in Sociology. Positions are on-campus, part-time, and may teach up to nine semester hours per term, with a regular schedule and on-site office hours.

Candidates must hold a Master's in sociology or related field (18 graduate hours in sociology); earned doctorates are preferred. Prior college teaching and industry experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the discipline, or a closely related area with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
• Preferred: earned doctorate in the discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate hours.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Prior relevant industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to nine (9) semester credit hours per term as needed.
• Hold regular office hours on campus.
• Assist students and address their questions and needs.
• Engage with students through face-to-face instruction on campus.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Planning & organization

Stress management

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in sociology or related field with 18 graduate hours in sociology

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Job Title

Fall Adjunct Faculty (Sociology) (On Campus)

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationLaredo, Texas

Job TypeFaculty

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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. TAMIU provides over 9000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees in International Business and Criminal Justice. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.

Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.