Instructor of History - Tarleton Today
Instructor of History - Tarleton Today
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Job Title
Instructor of History Tarleton TodayAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
History Geography and GISProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
This is a 9month nontenuretrack position with an additional 3month summer appointment based on Tarletons main campus in Stephenville Texas running from June 1 to May 31. The summer appointment is a 50 effort position with intermittent workdays following a predetermined schedule from June 1 to August 31. The 9month appointment will be fulltime running from September 1 to May 31. Work hours for the 9month appointment: MonFri; 8 AM5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institutions discretion. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching mentor undergraduate students and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
9month Appointment:
80 Tarleton Today:
- Oversees the implementation of Tarleton Today through various systems and processes.
- Manages Tarleton Today curriculum in Canvas which encompasses being instructor of record as detailed in the teaching and service duties.
- Assess student performance provide timely feedback and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
- Ensures Academic Integrity of the university course
- Supports professional growth of high school teachers
- Leads and facilitates regular virtual conferences throughout the school year
- Meets with Tarleton Today staff to ensure fidelity of implementation
20 Teaching and Service:
- 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.
- Engage students in active learning foster critical thinking skills and provide opportunities for discussion collaboration and handson 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.
- Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field improve teaching skills and explore new instructional strategies.
- Collaborate with colleagues departmental faculty and university staff to coordinate course offerings share resources and contribute to program development and improvement.
- Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to college committees advisory committees student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and parttime faculty.
Summer Appointment involves training sessions focused on instructing educators in the implementation of the Tarleton Today curriculum.
Minimum Requirements:
- Earned masters in the teaching discipline from an accredited university
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduatelevel instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students staff and faculty in a professional collegial and collaborative manner.
***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***
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 theSubmit action.
Employment applications must include (required):
- Completed online application
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
- Unofficial transcripts
- Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.
- Philosophy Statement related to teaching
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 is filled. Anticipated start date 06/01/2025.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
