Instructor of Geosciences

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Instructor of Geoscience in the Department of Chemistry, Geoscience, and Physics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• 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.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

Requirements

• Earned masters degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Skills

• Knowledgeable in disciplinary subject matter.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to engage students in active learning and provide academic support.
• Proficient in using innovative teaching methods and technologies.
• Capable of participating in professional development activities.
• Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to program development.

Benefits

No benefits are offered for this position.

Pay

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a 9-month non-tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointments are dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs.