Adjunct Instructor - Educational Leadership & Technology

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor - Educational Leadership & Technology

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Adjunct Faculty Education Leadership & Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Education at Tarleton State University invites qualified applicants for anticipated part-time Adjunct Faculty positions in the Department of Educational Leadership & Technology to teach masters and doctoral-level courses in educational leadership, higher education, educational research/statistics. These positions are designed to support our growing student enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year at our Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, and online campuses.

Successful candidates may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours in their respective disciplines, delivering instruction in person, online, or as necessitated by student demand. Additionally, they will be expected to hold office hours and provide necessary support to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

100% Teaching:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.

• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.

• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.

• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.

• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.

• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.

• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

Other information:

• Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis.

• These temporary appointments are for the Academic Year 2025-2026 sub-terms.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Educational Research or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience at the P-12 and/or collegiate level.

• Previous online teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

***Commensurate with experience***

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

         

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