Adjunct Faculty - College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Adjunct Faculty - College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

East Texas A&M University

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

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 with at least 18 graduate hours in Agriculture or closely related field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in in Agriculture or closely related field is required to teach graduate courses.
• Experience:
  
  Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
• Knowledge /
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to:
  Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Education / Skills/

Experience:

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

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.