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Position Description
University Seminar seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary nontenured faculty to teach in 2026-2027. University Seminar will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. 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.
Temporary nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four sections per semester. Teaching appointments are based on student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations in addition to continuity of funding and departmental needs.
Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses depending on the needs of the academic department. The primary need is for face-to-face courses on the San Marcos campus. This posting is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Application Procedures
University Seminar will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis through the Texas State University website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/hrpostings/56172.
Interested individuals should submit:
Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide two letters of recommendation and official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
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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.
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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
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I-9 at all times during their employment, and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Work at Texas State
Texas State University is a large student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/hrpostings/56172
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Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
Do you have a Masters degree?
Are you a current Texas State University employee?
If you are a current Texas State employee, have you received supervisor approval before applying to teach US 1100?
What is the number of sections you would like to teach?
Please give us specific days and times that will work with your schedule.
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Please Specify (enter NA if not applicable)
Under the new US 1100 model, most sections will be college specific. Please share a bit about what section type you would be most interested in and why you feel qualified to support that population of students.