Adjunct Faculty - College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Job location: Commerce, Texas

Job type: Faculty

Job description: 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.

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. Supervision of others: N/AAll 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.