Nontenure Faculty Pool – College of Fine Arts and Communication

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Nontenure Faculty Pool – College of Fine Arts and Communication

Job Posting Number

202412NTL

Job Location

Round Rock, San Marcos

College

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/School

College of Fine Arts & Communication

Position Description

The College of Fine Arts and Communication seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in Art and Design, Communication Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Music, and Theatre and Dance. For information about the departments/schools visit the College of Fine Arts and Communication .

Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester by semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.

This posting is for the fall 2023, spring 2024, and summer 2024 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

Required Qualifications

Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Application Procedures

The College of Fine Arts and Communication will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42883 .

Interested individuals should submit a current CV, letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. As part of our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s research skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

FY24

Posting Date

06/06/2023

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date

05/31/2024

Close Date

05/31/2024

Open Until Filled?

No

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/42883

Special Instructions Summary

The College of Fine Arts and Communication will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. This posting is for the fall 2023, spring 2024, and summer 2024 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
4. Letter of Recommendation #1
5. Letter of Recommendation #2

Optional Documents

1. Portfolio
2. Digital Files (Personal Creative Works)
3. Digital Files (Students Work)
4. Licensure
5. Certifications
6. DD 214/DD1300
7. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate the specific program area(s) for which you wish to be considered:
   • Art and Design
   • Communication Studies
   • Journalism and Mass Communication
   • Music
   • Theatre and Dance
2. * How many years of teaching experience do you have at the university level?
   • No prior teaching experience.
   • Less than 1
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years or more
3. * Describe your prior experience teaching classes that are fully online or delivered remotely.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Which semester(s) do you wish to be considered for? Fall, Spring, Summer or Combination?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * What is your schedule availability? Days/Nights; Days of the Week; Location (e.g., San Marcos, Round Rock, online courses, etc.)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
6. * Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
   • Yes.
   • No.
7. * Do you now or in the future will you require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States of America?
   • Yes.
   • No.
8. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
9. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
10. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty member's credentials and qualifications. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
    • Yes
    • No