Nontenure Faculty Pool - University Seminar

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Diversity, Documentation, Educational Administration, Employment Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fine Art, Health Science, Human Health, Mentoring, Research Skills, Seminars, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
San Marcos, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Information

  • Position Title: Nontenure Faculty Pool - University Seminar
  • Job Posting Number: 2026085NTL
  • Job Location: San Marcos
  • College: Academic Affairs
  • Department: Academic Advising & Transitions

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

  • Minimum of a masters degree is required to teach University Seminar.
  • Applicants should have previous teaching experience or appropriate professional experience in higher education or a related field, or have completed a one-semester internship in US 1100.
  • Texas State University staff members must be in an exempt position (exempt from overtime).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

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:

  • Current CV.
  • Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment.
  • Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide two letters of recommendation and official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.

Type of Position

  • Temporary
  • Full-Time or Part-Time

Dates

  • Proposed Start Date: 03/07/2026
  • Posting Date: 03/07/2026
  • Review Date: 05/31/2027
  • Close Date: Open Until Filled

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions.

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.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment and then subsequent routine background checks and cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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

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

Special Instructions

Summary

  • Applicant Documents Required: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).
  • Optional Documents: DD 214, DD1300, Veterans Preference, Licensure, Certifications.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

  1. Do you have a Masters degree?

    • Yes / No
    • Note: Official transcripts are required for all degrees that provide evidence of a faculty members 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
  2. Are you a current Texas State University employee?

    • Yes / No
  3. If you are a current Texas State employee, have you received supervisor approval before applying to teach US 1100?

    • Do you have approval to teach at the days and times you are requesting as well as for many sections you are requesting?
    • Yes / No
  4. What is the number of sections you would like to teach?

    • Open Ended Question: Remember you may be limited to only one section due to your other teaching responsibilities or classification.
  5. Please give us specific days and times that will work with your schedule.

    • Open Ended Question: If you would like to teach more than one section, please let us know when you would like to teach these sections.
    • Back-to-back on the same day (e.g., Mon 9:00 a.m. & Mon 10:00 a.m.)
    • On different days but at the same time (e.g., Mon. and Wed. 11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.)
    • One section during the workday and one section at 5:00 p.m.
  6. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • Insight into Diversity.com
    • Texas Workforce Commission - Work in Texas
    • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
    • Other (Please Specify in follow-up question below)
  7. Please Specify (enter NA if not applicable)

  8. 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.

    • Section types include: College of Applied Arts, Business, Education, Health and Human Performance, Fine Arts and Communication, Liberal Arts, Health Professions, Science, Engineering, Honors, and Exploratory populations.
    • Any details you can provide about your educational and professional background will help us match you to the best fit section.

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