Adjunct Faculty – Department of Management, Dr. Sam Pack College of Business

Location: Stephenville, Texas (with courses also at Fort Worth campus). Job type: Part-time adjunct faculty, temporary appointments per semester for the 2026–2027 academic year; up to six semester credit hours per term.

About the role

Tarleton State University, a Doctoral National Comprehensive University, seeks adjunct faculty for the Department of Management in the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business. The positions support growing enrollment across the Stephenville and Fort Worth campuses. Instructors will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas including Business Principles, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Family Business Management, Human Resource Management, Management, Small Business Management, and Strategy. Courses may be delivered in person, online, or via other approved modalities as dictated by student demand. Faculty are expected to hold office hours and provide academic support to students, and serve as Campus Security Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory sessions for undergraduate and/or graduate students, including general education core curriculum.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments (exams, quizzes, papers, projects).
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking, and create opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance through office hours, assignment feedback, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree in the discipline or a closely related field from an accredited university, with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the discipline or a closely related field from an accredited university, with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• Previous online teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• At least three years of relevant industry experience in a senior position within the discipline or a closely related field.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching activities.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.