Adjunct Instructor, TSUS Polk County Center

Job Summary

Adjunct Instructors must be qualified and competent to teach applicable courses within the degree and certificate programs. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes. This is not a posting for ONLINE instructors. Classes will be delivered at the TSUS Polk County Center in Livingston, TX.

• Teach courses at the Livingston, Texas Polk County Center as scheduled and actively engage with students in the learning process
• Provide timeline feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels
• Complete required training, such as Blackboard Online Instructor Certification and Title IX Training, etc.
• Take advantage of the professional development opportunities offered by The State Colleges and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Faculty Development Trainings to continually refine and improve professional knowledge and teaching skills
• Adhere to the policies and procedures contained in the TSUS Rules and Regulations and State Colleges' Policies and Procedures Manuals
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Appropriate degree, in accordance with specific program instructor qualifications. For example, some programs require a master's degree, while other, more technical programs may require an associate degree and/or industry certification or license.
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies/pedagogical strategies
• Possess good time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in higher education is preferred
• Related field and/or industry certifications, if applicable

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to: remain in a stationary position for most of the time; occasionally move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; constantly operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

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This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.  (Download PDF reader) for the Security Sensitive Release Form.