Adjunct, TDCJ Arts & Sciences

Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool that provides instruction to our Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Arts & Sciences programs available for assignments during the academic year.

The Alvin College TDCJ Program offers a variety of academic and technical correctional education programs to TDCJ offenders. This is an instructional position within a correctional environment teaching an all-male offender population. Offenders are required to meet academic and security requirements for enrollment consideration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach freshman- and sophomore-level Mental Health courses within assigned TDCJ facilities.
• Prepare course syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments in accordance with College standards.
• Deliver engaging instruction using appropriate teaching methods and educational resources.
• Assess student learning, provide timely feedback, and maintain required academic records and reports.
• Advise and support students regarding academic progress and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Utilize available technology to support instruction, communication, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Participate in curriculum and program assessment, student retention efforts, institutional meetings, and professional development.
• Complete required 7 hour TDCJ Pre-Service and annual In-Service security training and comply with applicable facility requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, College administration, and TDCJ personnel.
• Adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Biology

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in theoretical or applied biological sciences or life sciences from a regionally accredited college / university

Geology

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Geology from a regionally accredited college / university

History

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in History or American Civilization (with cross listed courses in History) from a regionally accredited college / university

Philosophy

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Philosophy from a regionally accredited college / university

Specific courses 1304 & 2321 require the following:

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Philosophy, Theology, Comparative Religion from a regionally accredited college / university

Physics

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Physics or closely related physical science from a regionally accredited college / university

Psychology

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology from a regionally accredited college / university

Speech

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Speech or Communication, unrelated to mass communications from a regionally accredited college / university

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in field of study from a regionally accredited college/university
• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level
• Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills.
• Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.
• Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system.

• Candidates must pass a criminal background check by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

Disclaimer:

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description will be provided to candidates selected for an interview.

In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred.

Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable.

Conditions of Employment

• The Employer and the Faculty Member are subject to all the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement between the Employer and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The Faculty Member agrees to comply with all policies, procedures, and security regulations of the TDCJ while performing instructional duties within TDCJ facilities. If officials of the TDCJ exercise their contractual right to deny the Faculty Member access to the assigned unit, the Employer may terminate the Faculty Member's employment and cease salary payments effective immediately.
• Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or…