Adjunct Instructor - Child and Family Studies

Job Description:

The College of Education at Tarleton State University invites qualified applicants for anticipated part-time Adjunct Faculty positions in the Division of Child Development and Family Studies. These positions are designed to support our growing student enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year at our online campus.

Successful candidates may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours in their respective disciplines, delivering instruction online, or as necessitated by student demand for the following areas: Family Life Education, Child Life, and Early Childhood Education. Additionally, they will be expected to hold office hours and provide necessary support to students. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.

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 masters degree in the discipline or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Child/Human Development and/or Family Studies/Sciences.

• 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 18 graduate hours in Child/Human Development and/or Family Studies/Sciences.

• 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

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.