(Non-Tenure Track) Adjunct Instructor - Curriculum & Instruction (Multiple Disciplines)

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Job Title (Non-Tenure Track) Adjunct Instructor - Curriculum & Instruction (Multiple Disciplines) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Department Of Curriculum And Instruction Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Department of Curriculum & Instruction seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for potential employment in future Adjunct Instructor positions, for the 2026 - 2027 academic year, at Prairie View A&M University. This is a non-tenure track, part-time (less than 50 percent effort) position, and responsibilities are limited to teaching the courses listed in this posting. What you need to know Salary: Compensation is on a per-course basis and based on factors such as academic discipline, modality, faculty credentialing, etc. Minimum pay is $3,000.00 per section per semester. Work Location: Prairie View A&M University campus and/or remote, depending on course assignment; online, hybrid, and face-to-face teaching may be required. Selected applicants may teach up to 6 undergraduate/graduate semester credit hours in an assigned semester, within their verified area of expertise, as dictated by student demand in Spring 2027 or Summer 2027. Consideration will be given to applications as curricular and student needs arise in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Adjunct positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester, and on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities:Teach up to 6 undergraduate/graduate SCH per semester Maintain and manage student records Post grades (mid-term & final) in a timely manner Submit attendance reporting Mentor and assist students Post and maintain office hours for a minimum of three (3) hours per week Other duties as assigned by the department head Faculty Credentialing Requirements: Undergraduate Level: Faculty teaching baccalaureate courses require a doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline). Graduate Level: Faculty teaching graduate and post-baccalaureate coursework require an earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications: K-12 classroom teaching experience and a state-issued educator teaching license/certificate are preferred, not required. Candidates without either qualification remain eligible for consideration if they meet the applicable university faculty credentialing requirements and demonstrate relevant disciplinary expertise. Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks. Sufficient knowledge of the subject area being taught. Knowledge of a variety of teaching methods to provide effective learning experiences. Technical competence in appropriate subject matter and the ability to apply this knowledge to the solution of problems. Understanding of the learning and development processes of youth and adults. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, staff, and community members. Ability to use virtual technology and related software to support online teaching (if applicable). Department-Specific Teaching Areas and Evidence of Expertise: Literacy/Reading: Foundational literacy, phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, structured literacy, assessment, intervention, and science of reading. Mathematics Education: Elementary/middle-grade mathematics pedagogy, number sense, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, assessment, and differentiated instruction. Social Studies Education: History, geography, civics, economics, inquiry-based instruction, primary sources, and TEKS-aligned planning. Science Education: Life, physical, earth and space science pedagogy, scientific inquiry, laboratory safety, and evidence-based science instruction. Elementary Education: Integrated PK-6 curriculum, classroom management, assessment, developmental learning, and cross-content instructional planning. Special Education: Disability-related instructional practices, IEP implementation, accommodations, specially designed instruction, behavior supports, inclusion, and collaboration. Educational Methods: Lesson and unit design, pedagogy, classroom assessment, instructional technology, culturally responsive teaching, clinical practice, and field-based supervision. Special Instructions to ApplicantsCandidates must identify each discipline for which they seek consideration and submit graduate transcripts showing qualifying coursework. For undergraduate assignments under the master's-plus-18 pathway, at least 18 graduate semester hours must be documented in EACH proposed teaching discipline; hours in one field do not automatically qualify an applicant for another. A relevant master's/doctorate pathway may also qualify under the faculty credentialing requirements above. Graduate assignments require the doctorate/terminal-degree standard stated in this template. Final determinations are course-specific and subject to institutional credentialing review. Additional Responsibilities and Teaching Expectations: Develop and deliver standards-aligned syllabi, assignments, assessments, and timely feedback; adhere to approved curriculum and program learning outcomes; Use the university learning management system to maintain an accessible, organized course and regular student communication; Integrate applicable TEKS, Texas educator preparation expectations, teacher certification content and pedagogy, and evidence-based instructional strategies; Document student progress and participate in required orientation, training, course coordination, and assessment repo

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