Texas A&M University-San Antonio Hiring for First-Year Seminar Dual Credit Instructor at San Antonio, TX Full Time

Job TitleFirst-Year Seminar Dual Credit InstructorAgencyTexas A&M University – San AntonioDepartmentOffice of The Provost & VP For Academic AffairsProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationSan Antonio, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob Description

The Office of First-Year Experience at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track, 4/4 load, nine-month contract, dual credit lecturer position starting Fall 2023. The successful candidate will teach dual credit First-Year Seminar (FYS) courses (UNIV 1301) and perform university-related service. The candidates must have a graduate degree in higher education, psychology, counseling, or related fields, and have at least 2 years of relevant experience working at an institution of higher education. Quality performance will be expected in teaching. Preference will be given to applicants who have dual-credit university teaching experience. The position requires on-site face-to-face availability for teaching classes during the day.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 12 credit hours of dual credit FYS courses per semester,

• Participate in institutional services and professional development,

• Produce developmentally appropriate FYS curriculum for dual credit students,

• Exhibit a collaborative style that facilitates cooperation and teamwork,

• Collaborate with the Department of University Access, and

• Teach on-site, at the high school campus, when requested.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate degree in higher education, psychology, counseling, or related fields.

• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in a higher education setting.

• Minimum of one-year dual credit teaching experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral Degree (EdD or PhD) in higher education, psychology, counseling, or related fields.

• College/University teaching experience.

• At least two years of relevant experience in a higher education setting.

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (Blackboard) and ePortfolios.

• Effective communication skills.

• Experience in culturally diverse settings.

This is a full-time position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluation. The position is fully funded by the university and comes with a full benefits package as an employee of Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

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

Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, three original letters of recommendation and official transcripts from each degree-granting institution 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 Executive Director of First-Year Experience. If transcripts are from an international institution, the prospective applicant is responsible for transcripts being translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Dual Credit First-Year Seminar Lecturer
c/o Jessica Reynolds
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Office of First-Year Experience
One University Way
San Antonio, TX 78224

Completed applications will include:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Complete set of unofficial transcripts

• Contact information for three references.

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:

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.

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