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Job Title

Adjunct Faculty in Curriculum & Instruction (Summer - 2 positions)

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department Of Curriculum & Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction is seeking a non-tenure track adjunct faculty member in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in pedagogy, content, etc. Candidates must have experience with curriculum and teaching in elementary and/or secondary public U.S. schools. The adjunct faculty member will prepare and teach the assigned class following a syllabus guideline. The faculty will maintain appropriate records, assign earned grades, report needed data to the department, and complete all necessary tasks as assigned . Teaching assignments may include day, night, and/or weekend classes.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses focused on curriculum, instruction, and assessment

• Working with lead faculty

  Required Education and Experience:

• Earned Master’s degree in an education-related field

• Teaching experience in EC-12

  Preferred Education and Experience:

• Teaching experience in a college setting

• Experience working with pre-service teachers

  Once selected, applicants will be required to submit additional documents which will include two original professional letters of recommendation and official transcripts from each degree-granting institution. Unofficial transcripts are accepted by email before the hiring process is complete. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Search Committee at the address or email listed below. Letters of recommendation must also be sent to the address or email listed and must be received directly from each author.

Please submit materials to:

Department of Curriculum & Instruction c/o Sarah Wanat, Business Coordinator I Texas A&M University-San Antonio One University Way San Antonio, TX 78224 email: sarah .wanat@tamusa.edu

E-scripts and E-recommendations will be considered IF emailed directly to sarah.wanat@tamusa.edu. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Application Instructions:

Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External Applicants

Applicants must complete the online application by either downloading a resume to auto-populate the employment application, or manually completing the application fields.

After the Work History section in the application process, you can select UPLOAD to attach the following required documents:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Curriculum vitae to include three (3) professional references

Summary of Employee Benefits:

https://www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Established as a standalone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio) is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, A&M-SA is a Military Embracing institution offering over 40 undergraduate and graduate programs to close to 7000 students.

A&M-San Antonio is quickly expanding to fill its campus grounds in South San Antonio. Due to the rapid growth, the University's footprint is transforming with Esperanza Hall, the first residence hall having opened in fall 2017, the Science & Technology Building, which opened in spring 2018, Classroom Hall which opened in fall 2020 and our newest building for the College of Business and University Library scheduled to open fall 2022.

The University's core values of being “ student centered, equity minded, inclusive and respectful, visionary, a catalyst for opportunity, collaborative and committed to excellence ”, provide a foundation for its world-class faculty to inspire graduates to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. A&M-San Antonio will continue growing as an economic and social catalyst while becoming nationally recognized for student and academic success.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement, and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (210) 784-2058.

The following links will open in a new tab

• Texas A&M - San Antonio Home Page (http://www.tamusa.edu/)

• Human Resources Home Page

• Annual Security Report (http://www.tamusa.edu/uploadFile/folders/fcestrad/Pdf/Pdf-635834334159812616-10.100.150.124.pdf)

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Benefit Programs (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/employeeretiree-benefits/)

• Overview of TRS and ORP

• Summary of New Employee Benefits (http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/newemployee.html)

• Cost of Living Calculator

• Notice of Nondiscrimination and Abuse (http://www.tamusa.edu/documents/business-affairs/title-ix/notice-of-nondiscrimination-abuse-fy2020-21.pdf)