Join the Department of Government, Legal Studies, and Philosophy as an Instructor of Government for the Tarleton Today program and help shape the future of Texas high school students through dual enrollment!
 

Tarleton Today is the stateâ™s most affordable dual enrollment program, designed for ambitious students eager to earn college credit while still in high school. In this role, you will deliver high-quality instruction that challenges students academically and sets them on a path to success in higher education.

Be part of an innovative initiative committed to empowering students and supporting educators through robust professional learning and development. If youâ™re passionate about inspiring the next generation of scholars and making a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply!

This is a 9-month non-tenure-track position with an additional 3-month summer appointment, based on Tarletonâ™s 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 9-month appointment will be full-time, running from September 1 to May 31.

Work hours for the 9-month appointment: Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institutionâ™s discretion. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, mentor undergraduate students, and participate in the necessary operations of the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

9-month Appointment:

60% Tarleton Today:

• Oversees the implementation of Tarleton Today through various systems and processes.
• Manages Tarleton Today curriculum in Canvas, which encompasses being the 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 the academic integrity of the university course
• Supports the 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

40% 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 hands-on 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 part-time faculty.

Summer Appointment involves training sessions focused on instructing educators in the implementation of the Tarleton Today curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned masters degree in the teaching discipline or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• Experience teaching in High School or Dual Credit courses
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of teaching experience in public schools
• Experience using Canvas or a comparable learning management system

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level 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 the "Submit" 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.  âœSee 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: Fall 2025.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreeâgranting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

About Tarleton State University

Tarleton’s VisionTarleton State University will be the premier comprehensive regional university in the nation, dedicated to education, service and research. It is committed to being a university of opportunity for all students and believes it has a responsibility to drive regional innovation and job creation for all graduates.About Tarleton State UniversityTarleton’s innovative and transformative approach provides more than knowledge. Through real-world experiences and effective teaching, research, scholarship and service, students gain the know-how for promising careers, no matter their field of study.Tarleton has evolved into the near-perfect model of size, academic scope and affordability. Founded in 1899 and part of The Texas A&M University System since 1917, it combines the resources of a major public institution — more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, cutting-edge academic facilities, faculty experts — with its own brand of personal attention, history and community to be a first-choice destination for students across North Texas and beyond.Students can choose to study in one of seven colleges — Agricultural and Environmental, Business Administration, Educ...ation, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology.The primary campus is in Stephenville, which consistently ranks as one of the best small towns in America. Additional locations are in Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and Bryan, complemented by a fully online Global Campus.Students come to Tarleton from around the world, representing some 30 countries and nearly every state in the U.S., and leave as moral, ethical thinkers with civility and integrity who contribute meaningfully to a global society.Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Students may select areas of study from six colleges: Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Graduate Studies, Health Sciences and Human Services, Liberal and Fine Arts, and Science and Technology.More than 60 bachelor's programs and 30 graduate degrees, featuring doctoral studies in educational leadership, have led more than 13,000 students from 45 states and more than 20 foreign countries to make Tarleton State their collective choice for a college education.Tarleton's research centers are daily searching for solutions to global problems. For instance, the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research conducts analyses to address environmental issues facing the state and nation, while the Southwest Regional Dairy Center, using an almost $1 million grant, is working on ways to turn animal waste into a viable energy source.Tarleton's blueprints for a brighter-than-ever future include a new applied sciences building with engineering laboratory space on campus in Stephenville, a new academic building on the university's planned 80-acre Fort Worth campus near Chisolm Trail Parkway, and $24 million in upgrades and improvements to the institution's venerable Memorial Stadium.Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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