Academic Professional Track Non-Tenure Instructional Associate Professor or Instructional Professor and Program Chair
Academic Professional Track Non-Tenure Instructional Associate Professor or Instructional Professor and Program Chair
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Job Description
The College of Arts and Sciences (ArtSci) at Texas A&M University invites applications for a new fulltime position as instructional faculty member and program chair for the Arts and Sciences Program at the universitys Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM). This is a 9month nontenuretrack position at the rank of Instructional Professor or Instructional Associate Professor. This position requires oncampus presence at the HECM location in McAllen Texas.The departmental home within the College of Arts and Sciences for the successful candidate will be determined based on the applicants education and experience.
The anticipated start date for this appointment is June 1 2025. During the ninemonth academic year the position will be split 60 administrative duties and 40 teaching duties (with a 1:1 teaching load). The appointment will include an administrative stipend and 1.5 months of summer support for duties conducted over the summer. The Program Chair will work closely with the Assistant Provost for HECM in McAllen and members of the college leadership team (including department heads) in College Station TX.
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Primary Areas of Responsibility
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the progress and daily operation of the ArtSci program at HECM.
Duties as a faculty member:
Teaching one course per semester at HECM.
Duties as Program Chair include:
Scheduling ArtSci courses and managing enrollment issues
Managing the hiring and onboarding of HECM ArtSci faculty
Assisting with the evaluation of HECM ArtSci faculty (including the evaluation of teaching effectiveness and making decisions on annual merit)
Promoting the success and development of HECM ArtSci faculty
Overseeing funds related to ArtSci instructional enhancement and faculty success at HECM
Helping HECM ArtSci Faculty coordinate curriculum with departments on the College Station campus.
Representing the interests of ArtSci on relevant HECM committees
Coordinating ArtSci student success initiatives
Providing information about ArtSci courses during New Student Conferences
Assisting with resolution of student issues arising in ArtSci courses
Additional Information
The Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM) opened its doors in 2018. As part of Texas A&M University the Higher Education Center at McAllen is committed to supporting the educational needs of its students by providing toptier programs to fulfill student career goals enhancing economic development of the region and producing a skilled workforce.
Faculty affiliated with the Arts and Sciences Program at HECM provide general education (core curriculum) instruction in humanities social sciences and science disciplines.
The Higher Education Center is situated in the city of McAllen. The city of McAllen is a thriving metropolitan area situated in the Rio Grande Valley near the border.
Required Criteria
PhD in a relevant discipline
Qualifications and experience commensurate with the rank of Instructional Professor or Instructional Associate Professor
Credentials to teach in one or more of the following disciplines: anthropology biology chemistry communication/journalism English economics history mathematics philosophy physics psychology statistics and/or sociology
Evidence of excellent teaching
Relevant service and/or administrative experience
Interest in supporting and promoting faculty
Preferred Criteria
Experience teaching general education (core curriculum) coursework in at least one of the following areas: anthropology biology chemistry communication/journalism English economics history mathematics philosophy physics psychology statistics and/or sociology
Administrative experience including leadership roles within an academic department
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
