Job Title

　　Adjunct Faculty in Composition

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M University - San Antonio

　　Department

　　Department of Language, Literature, and Arts

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　Commensurate

　　Job Location

　　San Antonio, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Faculty

　　Job Description

　　A&M-SA is a comprehensive university with over 7,300 students (Fall 2023) enrolled in undergraduate programs and graduate programs. The successful candidate will join this rapidly growing Hispanic-Serving Institution.

　　Part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, A&M-SA is located on San Antonio’s Southside. Self-reported demographic data indicate 73% of students are the first generation in their family to attend college, 77% are Hispanic, and 65.7% are women. The faculty and staff are working to implement data-driven and high-impact practices in teaching and learning that lead to student persistence and college completion. It seeks faculty who are committed to this vision, are willing to innovate and experiment and create a national model for student success.

　　Texas A&M University-San Antonio seeks part-time faculty for the Fall 2024 semester. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses in English Composition, Technical Writing, and/or Integrated Reading and Writing based on academic qualifications . The number of available courses and positions will depend on departmental needs.

　　Required Education and Experience:

　　Master’s Degree in English, or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution

　　A minimum of 18 graduate hours in English or related field

　　Preferred Education and Experience:

　　Ph.D. in English or related field preferred

　　A minimum of one (1) year of college or university teaching experience

　　Experience teaching composition, technical writing, and/or integrated reading and writing

　　Experience teaching non-traditional, first-generation students

　　Experience with contemporary instructional technologies such as e-portfolios

　　Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at: https://employment.tamusahr.com/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp.

　　Applicants must complete online (1) the application/Faculty Form, and upload (2) the letter of interest, (3) curriculum vita, and (4) unofficial copies of transcripts.

　　Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the positions are filled.

　　Finalists will be required to provide three current, original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer’s actual signature.

　　Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, One University Way, San Antonio, Texas 78224. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. 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 (e.g., AACRAO; http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm).

　　The selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

　　Please direct any questions to Dr. Scott Gage ([email protected]).

　　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.

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　　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)