Spring Adjunct Faculty (Communications) (On Campus)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University is seeking Spring Adjunct Faculty (Communications) for on-campus teaching in Laredo. The pool supports part-time Fall/Spring appointments, with duties including up to six semester hours, on-campus office hours, and student support.

Requirements include a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Communication; a doctorate is preferred, along with prior college teaching and industry experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach up to six (6) semester credit hours per term as needed.
• Hold office hours and assist students on campus.
• Face-to-face interactions required on campus during regular schedule.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Organization

Stress management

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Communication

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Job Title

Spring Adjunct Faculty (Communications) (On Campus)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Psychology & Communication

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 Fall Adjunct Faculty appointments in Sociology. Successful applicants may teach up to six (6) 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 Communication.

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 Spring 2027 semester and/or any applicable Spring 2027 Sub‑terms.

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.