English - Adjunct Instructor (Online)

English - Adjunct Instructor (Online)

Are you a professional who strives for excellence, values accountability, delivers exceptional service, and leads with integrity? At Texas State Technical College (TSTC), these core values guide our team across the state. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and build meaningful experiences, we invite you to begin the application process.

Job Description

TSTC faculty members deliver approved curriculum, assessments, and learning experiences in an applied instructional environment. This role includes facilitating engaging activities and discussions, supporting a range of learning styles, and providing mentorship to students.

Faculty also administer assessments, interpret results, and offer constructive feedback to promote academic growth. Effective use of instructional technology is essential to elevating student learning. Faculty serve as program ambassadors and representatives of TSTC.

Note: This is a Texas-based position. Candidates must be current residents of Texas.

Evergreen Requisition

This posting is part of TSTC’s Evergreen Requisition initiative, allowing us to gather applications from qualified candidates even when no immediate opening exists. This helps us build a strong pool of future faculty.

Core Expectations

Faculty demonstrate TSTC’s values—Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity—in all interactions with students, colleagues, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery

• Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction

• Develop course syllabi and instructional plans

• Use creative and innovative teaching strategies

• Facilitate student learning in an applied setting

Instructional Management

• Maintain accurate student records

• Ensure a safe and secure instructional environment

• Provide opportunities for continuous student assessment

Student Retention & Placement

• Advise students with timely and accurate information

• Collaborate with the Office of Student Success on tutoring and retention initiatives

Program Recruitment & Promotion

• Participate in recruitment tours and events

• Assist with departmental planning and outreach initiatives

Teamwork & Service

• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy

• Maintain flexibility with occasional evening, weekend, or summer assignments

• Work effectively as part of a team

• Support TSTC’s mission, vision, and values

Other Duties as Assigned

Instructional Competencies

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver high-quality instruction

• Adapt teaching to diverse learning styles

• Use creative approaches to support student engagement

Mentorship & Coaching

• Understand student needs

• Provide individualized academic support

• Encourage open communication

Assessment & Feedback

• Create and administer assessments

• Provide meaningful, constructive feedback

• Continuously improve instructional practices

Technology Integration

• Use instructional technologies to enrich learning

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Availability to meet students as scheduled

• Proficiency with collaborative tools: Google Suite, Microsoft Office/365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom

• Understanding of LMS platforms and online pedagogy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work well in a team and maintain punctuality

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Online teaching experience

• Competency-based education experience

• Experience with non-traditional face-to-face instruction

• Familiarity with: Canvas LMS, Simple Syllabus, Workday

• Ability to adapt to varied instructional methodologies

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in the discipline

Education & Experience Requirements

• Doctorate or master’s degree in English OR

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English

Note: Additional documents may be required for credentialing (e.g., catalog descriptions, course syllabi, official transcripts).

Equal Opportunity Employer

TSTC is an equal opportunity employer committed to compliance with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Upon hire, you must complete the federal I-9 form and present original documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the U.S. These must be submitted by the third day of employment. Failure to comply will result in termination.

Background Checks

Final candidates will undergo a criminal history background check.

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