Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - World Languages & Literatures

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University seeks to develop a nontenure-line faculty pool for the Department of World Languages and Literatures. The pool supports temporary, lecturer-level teaching across Spanish, French, German, and related language programs, including online delivery.

Successful candidates typically hold a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching, with Ph.D. or ABD preferred. Positions may involve San Marcos, Round Rock, and online assignments based on need.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required.
• Ph.D. or ABD in the specific area of instruction is preferred.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the language area of expertise (one to four courses per semester).
• Appointments are temporary/nontenured and based on student demand and funding.
• May teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and online depending on departmental needs.

Skills

Online teaching experience

University teaching

Education

Master’s degree + 18 graduate hours in teaching field

Ph.D. or ABD in the specific area of instruction

Job description

Job Opportunities at Texas State University

Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - World Languages & Literatures

Position Title Nontenure Line Faculty Pool - World Languages & Literatures

Job Posting Number

Job Posting Number 2027061APF

Job Location

College/Division

College/Division College of Liberal Arts

Department/School

Department/School Department of World Languages and Literatures

Position Description

The Department of World Languages and Literatures at Texas State University seeks to develop a pool for temporary/nontenured faculty with expertise in world languages for positions at the rank of lecturer. The Department of World Languages and Literatures at Texas State offer majors and minors in Spanish, French and German, and a minor in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, and Japanese. Successful candidates will be able to teach courses in the language in their area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with online synchronous and asynchronous teaching experience in an American university setting.

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.

This posting is for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters. 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 as the need arises. Positions are subject to availability of funds.

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

• Ph.D.or ABD in the specific area of instruction.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Type of Position

Type of Position Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 101/14/2027

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/03/2026

Review Date

Review Date 11/06/2026

Close Date

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

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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.

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
• * 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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