Adjunct Faculty - College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

Adjunct Faculty - College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural ResourcesEast Texas A&M UniversityCommences salary is commensurateJob location: Commerce, TexasJob type: FacultyJob description:Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.Duties & Responsibilities:Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.Assist/mentor students as needed.Other duties as assigned.Minimum requirements:Education: Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Agriculture or closely related field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in in Agriculture or closely related field is required to teach graduate courses.Experience: Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.Preferred education / skills/ experience:Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.College or University teaching experience.Evidence of teaching excellence.Prior relevant industry experience.Online or hybrid teaching experience.Supervision of others: N/AAll positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.