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Job Title

Adjunct Faculty in Criminology & Political Science

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Criminology and Political Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Criminology and Political Science at Texas A&M University—San Antonio is seeking to hire a part-time Adjunct Instructor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Expertise is open. Applicants must have at least 1 year of university teaching experience and the ability to teach courses in person. Appointment will begin in Spring 2024. Continuation depends on course availability.

Applications are accepted only through the online job portal at: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External

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

This is an adjunct position, requiring only teaching. Courses could be offered during daytime hours or evenings, based on departmental needs. Most courses needed are offered in person.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited university

• At least 1 year of university teaching experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited university

• Relevant practitioner experience

• Experience teaching a range of criminal justice courses

• At least 3 years of university teaching experience

• Familiarity with the Blackboard Learning Management System

• Record of teaching excellence

Finalists will be required to provide two current, original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair via email (sent directly from the recommender), or at the address listed below. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer's actual signature. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of Academic Affairs, TAMU-SA, One University Way, San Antonio, TX 78224. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcript translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Application

• A Curriculum vitae (CV)

• A cover letter

• Contact information for three references

Summary of Employee Benefits:

https://www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Established as a standalone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio) is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, A&M-SA is a Military Embracing institution offering over 40 undergraduate and graduate programs to close to 7000 students.

A&M-San Antonio is quickly expanding to fill its campus grounds in South San Antonio. Due to the rapid growth, the University's footprint is transforming with Esperanza Hall, the first residence hall having opened in fall 2017, the Science & Technology Building, which opened in spring 2018, Classroom Hall which opened in fall 2020 and our newest building for the College of Business and University Library scheduled to open fall 2022.

The University's core values of being “ student centered, equity minded, inclusive and respectful, visionary, a catalyst for opportunity, collaborative and committed to excellence ”, provide a foundation for its world-class faculty to inspire graduates to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. A&M-San Antonio will continue growing as an economic and social catalyst while becoming nationally recognized for student and academic success.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement, and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (210) 784-2058.

The following links will open in a new tab

• Texas A&M - San Antonio Home Page (http://www.tamusa.edu/)

• Human Resources Home Page

• Annual Security Report (http://www.tamusa.edu/uploadFile/folders/fcestrad/Pdf/Pdf-635834334159812616-10.100.150.124.pdf)

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Benefit Programs (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/employeeretiree-benefits/)

• Overview of TRS and ORP

• Summary of New Employee Benefits (http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/newemployee.html)

• Cost of Living Calculator

• Notice of Nondiscrimination and Abuse (http://www.tamusa.edu/documents/business-affairs/title-ix/notice-of-nondiscrimination-abuse-fy2020-21.pdf)