Adjunct Instructor - Animal Science

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor - Animal Science

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Adjunct Faculty Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Animal Science.

These part-time Adjunct Faculty positions are designed to support our growing student enrollment for the 2025-2026 Academic Year at our Stephenville campus. Successful candidates may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours in their respective disciplines, delivering instruction in person, through approved instructional modalities, or as necessitated by student demand for the following areas: animal diseases and parasites, companion animal management, veterinary forensics, shelter animal medicine, animal welfare and ethics, animal nutrition, reproduction, animal breeding, genetics, livestock management, biostatistics, or range and ranch management. Additionally, successful candidates will be expected to hold office hours and provide necessary support to students. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

100% Teaching:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree in discipline 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DVM) in the discipline or a closely related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.