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Job Title

First-Year Seminar Adjunct Faculty

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Student and Academic Success

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Office of First-Year Experience at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is seeking applications from qualified candidates for multiple part-time faculty positions starting Fall 2025. Successful candidates will teach our First-Year Seminar (UNIV 1301) undergraduate course and participate in various professional development sessions. Multiple sections are possible for those interested in teaching more than one section. Our course is designed to assist first-year students in adjusting to university expectations, finding a sense of belonging, and exploring different majors and career paths. The position requires on-site face-to-face availability for teaching classes. Most sections are offered during the day, with some evening class offerings. Successful candidates must attend mandatory instructor training August 13-14th, 8AM-5PM.

Required Education and Experience:

+ Master’s degree in education, psychology, counseling or related fields, from a regionally accredited institution.

+ A minimum of one year of formal college or university teaching experience or five years of experience in a higher education setting.

+ Exhibit a collaborative style that facilitates cooperation and teamwork.

+ Experience working with peer mentors and/or student leaders in a higher education setting.

Preferred Education and Experience:

+ Doctoral Degree (Ed.D or Ph.D) in education, psychology, counseling or related fields.

+ Experience teaching non-traditional, first-generation, multicultural students.

+ At least two years of formal teaching in a higher education setting.

+ Experience with contemporary instructional technologies such as Learning Management Systems (Blackboard) and ePortfolios.

+ Effective communications skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Finalists will be required to submit three original letters of recommendation and official transcripts from each degree-granting institution. Transcripts must be received directly by the Office of First-Year Experience (see address below). E-scripts and E-recommendations will be considered if emailed directly to the Director of First-Year Experience ([email protected]). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. Current employees of Texas A&M-SA will need to get prior approval from their supervisor or department chair.

First-Year Seminar Adjunct Faculty Position c/o Jessica ReynoldsTexas A&M University-San Antonio Office of First-Year Experience Patriots’ Casa, Suite 203One University Way San Antonio, TX 78224

Applicant Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

+ Cover Letter- S hould address the reason for your interest, desire for working with first-year students, and any relevant teaching or facilitation experience.

+ Resume / CV

+ Statement of Teaching Philosophy

+ Complete set of unofficial transcripts

+ Three Professional References

Response to the following three questions, 250 maximum word limit:

+ Based on your personal and professional experiences, why are you interested in teaching the First-Year Seminar at A&M-San Antonio?

+ What do you feel are the biggest challenges faced by our A&M-SA students and what would you do in your First-Year Seminar to meet the challenges?

+ Share a specific example of a time you integrated something you learned from a professional development opportunity into your teaching?

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

Summary of Employee Benefits:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.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/Veterans/Disability Employer.