Nontenure Faculty Pool - Philosophy and Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Nontenure Faculty Pool - Philosophy and Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy

Job Posting Number

2024128NTL

Job Location

San Marcos, Round Rock

College/Division

College of Liberal Arts

Department/School

Philosophy

Position Description

The College of Liberal Arts at Texas State University seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in Philosophy or Religious Studies.

For information about the department visit the Department of Philosophy website.

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 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 2024-2025 academic year.

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

• An Master of Arts (MA) or its equivalent in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a related field, with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in the relevant discipline is required by the time of appointment.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the specific area of instruction.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Application Procedures

The Department of Philosophy 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/47955

REQUIRED MATERIALS : Interested individuals should submit a current CV, letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment, and unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

OPTIONAL MATERIALS : Syllabi, Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, Evidence of Teaching Experience/Evaluations, 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

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

2024-2025 Academic Year

Posting Date

07/15/2024

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date

06/02/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

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 Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as 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/47955

Special Instructions Summary

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)

Optional Documents

1. DD 214/DD1300
2. Veteran's Preference
3. Syllabi
4. Evidence of Teaching Experience/Evaluations
5. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
6. Letter of Recommendation #1
7. Letter of Recommendation #2
8. Letter of Recommendation #3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. 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
2. Describe your prior teaching experience (if any) including experience teaching classes that are delivered face-to-face, online, or remotely. Include a list of all classes taught.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. Which semester(s) do you wish to be considered for? Fall, Spring, Summer or Combination?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. What is your schedule availability? Days/Nights; Days of the Week; Location (e.g., San Marcos, Round Rock, online courses, etc.)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. * 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)
6. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
7. * 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
8. * Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
   • Yes.
   • No.
9. * Do you now or in the future will you require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States of America?
   • Yes.
   • No.