Adjunct Instructor - Environmental Science

About This Role

This adjunct instructor position in the Department of Chemistry, Geoscience, and Physics at Tarleton State University supports growing student enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The role involves teaching environmental science to undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum
• Develop course syllabi, 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
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)

Requirements

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

Nice to have:

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
• Previous online teaching experience at the collegiate level
• 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

Important Details

• Schedule: up to six (6) semester credit hours
• Contract: temporary appointment, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis for the Academic Year 2025-2026 sub-terms
• Locations: Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with an online community

Application Process

• Complete online application
• Submit a cover letter / letter of interest addressing qualifications
• Submit a curriculum vitae or resume