Nontenure Faculty Pool - School of Family & Consumer Sciences

Texas State University; Round Rock (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Texas State University is seeking candidates for a nontenure faculty pool in the School of Family & Consumer Sciences to teach courses across several programs. Appointments range 1–4 courses per semester and depend on student demand, with potential teaching at multiple campuses or online.

Applicants should have a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field; prior teaching experience is preferred. Applications include CV, letters, unofficial transcripts, and references.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Teach courses in Consumer Affairs, Family & Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising, Human Development and Family Sciences, Interior Design, and Nutrition.
• Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester based on student demand.
• Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations, continuity of funding, and departmental need.
• Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the department.

Connaissances

Previous teaching experience

Formation

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field

Description du poste

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Nontenure Faculty Pool - School of Family & Consumer Sciences

Position Title Nontenure Faculty Pool - School of Family & Consumer Sciences

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2026141NTL

Job Location

College/Division

College/Division College of Applied Arts

Department/School

Department/School School of Family & Consumer Sciences

Position Description

The School of Family & Consumer Sciences seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach courses in Consumer Affairs, Family & Consumer Sciences, Fashion Merchandising, Human Development and Family Sciences, Interior Design, and Nutrition. For more information about our school visit the https://www.fcs.txst.edu/ website.

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and /or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.

Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters.

Required Qualifications

• Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Interested individuals should submit the following:

• Current CV.
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant to an appointment.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses of your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

Type of Position

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

FY 2027

Posting Date

06/09/2026

Review Date

05/31/2027

Close Date

05/31/2027

Open Until Filled? No

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

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Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.

• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
• DD 214/DD1300
• Veteran's Preference
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Licensure
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field?
  • Yes, I hold a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field.
  • No, I do not have a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field
• * Are you a current Texas State University employee?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of teaching experience do you have at the university level?
  • No prior teaching experience.
  • Less than 1
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years or more
• * Describe your prior teaching experience (if any) including experience teaching classes that are delivered face-to-face, online, or remotely. Include a list of all classes taught. (Open Ended Question)
• * Which semester(s) do you wish to be considered for? Fall, Spring, Summer or Combination? (Open Ended Question)
• * What is your schedule availability? Days/Nights; Days of the Week; Location (e.g., San Marcos, Round Rock, online courses, etc.)? (Open Ended Question)

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