Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Biological & Environmental Sciences

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Biological & Environmental Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences at Texas A&M University-Commerce seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for part-time adjunct faculty appointments. The appointments are for one semester and positions are open until filled; the appointment can be renewed as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.

The candidates should have an understanding and knowledge of multicultural issues, and their potential applications to pedagogy, programming, and service activity.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process you have one opportunity to upload documents as a combined PDF.  The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload the file. 

This one combined PDF must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional references with complete contact information.
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.

• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.

• Assist/mentor students as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences or closely related field is required to teach graduate courses.

• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.
• Experience teaching laboratories related to biology and environmental sciences. (Depending on the need, knowledge in the disciplines of microbiology, physiology, genetics, botany, zoology, cell biology, ecology, wildlife, environmental science, and/or earth science).

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

N/A

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.