Nontenure Faculty Pool - Philosophy and Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy

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Nontenure Faculty Pool – Philosophy and Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy

2026005

NTL

College of Liberal Arts, Texas State University. Faculty may teach at the San Marcos campus, Round Rock campus, or online.

The College of Liberal Arts at Texas State University seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/non‑tenured faculty to teach in Philosophy or Religious Studies. Temporary/non‑tenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based on student demand on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need.

Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.

• A Master of Arts (MA) or its equivalent in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a related field, with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in the relevant discipline required by the time of appointment.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom.

• Ph.D. in the specific area of instruction.
• Previous teaching experience.

Apply by submitting your application through the Texas State University job portal: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Current CV.
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment.
• Unofficial transcripts (combined into one document).
• Contact information for three references.

• Syllabi, including a sample syllabus for general education courses at Texas State: PHIL 1305, PHIL 1320, or REL 1300.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or experience.
• Letters of recommendation.

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New employees must complete the Form I‑9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E‑Verify, and employment is contingent upon successful verification of work authorization. Employees must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.