Adjunct Instructor - Agriculture & Consumer Science

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor - Agriculture & Consumer Science

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Adjunct Faculty Agriculture Education & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Tarleton State
University invites qualified applicants for anticipated part-time
Adjunct Faculty positions in the Department of Agricultural Education and
Communication . These positions are designed to support our
growing student enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year at our
Stephenville, Fort Worth, and Waco 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 for the following
areas: Agricultural Services and Development, Agricultural
Education, Agricultural Communication, Agricultural Mechanics, and
International Agriculture.

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 andcurriculum 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 teachingresponsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and
pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning andengagement.

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 masters degree in the discipline or a closely related
field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduatehours in the teaching discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in
English.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the discipline or a closely
related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Previous online teaching experience at the collegiate
level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at alevel adequate for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction;written and oral communication skills sufficient to conducteffective teaching activities; ability to interact with students,staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborativemanner.
• **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

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all
job application data entered. Failure to provide all job
application data could result in an invalid submission and a
rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in
the job application. Incomplete applications will not be
considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each
degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being
issued.

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.

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