What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer - Dual Credit English position at Texas A&M University-Commerce?
Job Title
Lecturer - Dual Credit English
Agency
East Texas A&M University
Department
Academic Foundations
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Commerce, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
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- Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
- Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.
Please provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
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Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.
If you need assistance, please contact us at
HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu
SUMMARY:
The Department of Secondary Partnerships & Initiatives is seeking faculty for a full-time Lecturer position in English. This is a non-tenure-track position that will begin in Fall 2025. The selected candidate will teach five dual credit courses, chiefly in lower-level English, each semester. Candidates should have experience teaching high school, as well as developmental and other writing courses at post-secondary institutions.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches undergraduate-level economics courses;
- Works closely with program and departmental administration;
- Prepares syllabi and updates course materials;
- Participates in curriculum development and assessment;
- Delivers instruction to high school students, both online and in person;
- Travels to local school districts to teach dual credit;
- May assist in evaluation of dual credit instructors in the subject area;
- Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs;
- Maintains knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.
- Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
- Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
- Assist/mentor students as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
- Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- Licensing/Professional Certifications: Recommended TEA teacher’s certification.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to travel.
- Other Requirements: Flexible schedule.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
- High school teaching experience.
- College or University teaching experience.
- Evidence of teaching excellence.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
N/A
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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