Adjunct Instructor for Mechanical and Civil Engineering - WACO

Job Description

The Mayfield College of Engineering at Tarleton State University invites qualified applicants for anticipated part-time Adjunct Faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering. These positions are designed to support our growing student enrollment for the Spring Semester at our Waco, Texas campus. Successful candidates may teach up to six semester credit hours in their respective disciplines, delivering instruction in person, online, or as necessitated by student demand. Additionally, they will be expected to hold office hours and provide necessary support to students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

% Teaching :

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and / or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and / or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.

Other information :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Application Procedure :

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required) :

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position(s) is filled.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.