Lecturer - Leadership Studies; Non-Tenure track

Job Title: Lecturer
- Leadership Studies (Non‑Tenure Track)

Department: School of Professional Education & Community Engagement

Agency: Texas A&M University
- Texarkana

Location: Texarkana, Texas

Job Type: Faculty (9‑month)

The School of Professional Education and Community Engagement is a dynamic and rapidly growing unit focused on expanding access to high impact, workforce‑aligned programs that elevate careers and empower communities. Building on strong enrollment growth and increasing demand for flexible, adult‑focused learning pathways, the Leadership Studies programs are positioned as a central driver of innovation in competency‑based education, prior learning assessment, and community partnership development.

This role supports the continued expansion of these initiatives, with opportunities to shape curriculum, strengthen regional partnerships, and contribute to the strategic growth of S‑PECE and the university.

The successful candidate will teach five (5) courses in each fall and spring semester across leadership programs. This is a non‑tenure track position. Lecturer‑rank faculty do not have research requirements but will be required to attend faculty meetings, participate in program assessment and curriculum review, and collaborate with faculty and staff within S‑PECE and throughout campus. This is a 9‑month position covering Fall and Spring semesters during the academic year.

Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre‑employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

• Teach face‑to‑face, web‑enhanced, and/or online courses (regular and accelerated) housed within the Leadership programs.
• Support student success through communication systems supporting timely inquiry response and specific assignment feedback.
• Provide academic advising within the support structure of the Leadership programs.
• Serve on department, college and/or university committees, especially in areas benefiting post‑traditional students and/or supporting PLA/CBE efforts.
• Collaborate with community partners to support professional education offerings in Leadership.

• Master's degree in Adult Education, Educational Leadership, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience working with Adult Learners.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in various instructional delivery modes (face‑to‑face, online, etc.), including utilizing online classroom management programs.
• Demonstrated organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities.
• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Adult Education, Leadership, or closely related field.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire.

• Terminal degree in Adult Education, Leadership, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Familiarity with Competency Based Education (CBE), Prior Learning Assessment, and/or other forms of non‑traditional models.
• Demonstrated experience in academic program design, delivery, and assessment.
• Demonstrated experience with CBE design and delivery.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

This position generally does not supervise employees.

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 other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.