Adjunct Instructor - Child and Family Studies

The Role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor in the Division of Child Development and Family Studies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

Requirements

• Earned masters degree in the discipline or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Child/Human Development and/or Family Studies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the discipline or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Child/Human Development and/or Family Studies.
• Previous online teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.