Nontenure Faculty Pool - University Seminar

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas State University is building a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary, nontenure faculty to teach University Seminar for the 2026-2027 year at the San Marcos campus (with Round Rock as needed). Appointments are contingent on departmental needs and funding; teaching typically ranges from one to four sections per semester.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree and have teaching experience in higher education or a related field; applications are accepted continually via the

Qualifications

• Master's degree required to teach University Seminar.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach University Seminar courses as needed for 2026-2027.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and student advising as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Higher education experience

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Position Title

Nontenure Faculty Pool - University Seminar

Job Posting Number

2026085NTL

Job Location

San Marcos

College/Division

Academic Affairs

Department/School

Academic Advising & Transitions

Position Description

University Seminar seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in 2026/2027. University Seminar will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. 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.

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four sections per semester. Teaching appointments are based on student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental needs.

Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses, depending on the needs of the academic department. The primary need is for face‑to‑face courses on the San Marcos campus. This posting is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree is required to teach University Seminar. Applicants should have previous teaching experience or appropriate professional experience in higher education or a related field, or have completed a one‑semester internship in US 1100.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Application Procedures

University Seminar will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis through the Texas State University website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/hr/postings/56172.

Interested individuals should submit:

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

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide two letters of recommendation and official transcripts from all degree‑granting institutions.

Type of Position

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Posting Date

03/07/2026

Review Date

05/31/2027

Legal Notices

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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.

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