Assistant Professor of Instruction

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Job Posting Number: 2027051APF

Position Description

The Department of
Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (OWLS)
at Texas State University is seeking an exemplary and visionary
Lecturer to join us in preparing reflective and driven leaders to
thrive in today's global workforce.

The Assistant Professor of Instruction position is a full-time,
non-tenure-track, nine-month appointment based at the San Marcos
campus, with additional responsibilities to serve as BAAS Program
Coordinator. The position is primarily a teaching and service
appointment, with a 3/1 workload: three courses per long semester
plus one course equivalent assigned to BAAS program coordination.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching core
courses that are integral to the Bachelor of Applied Arts and
Sciences (BAAS) degree program and related high demand focus areas
and providing leadership for the BAAS program.

Specific duties include:

• Teach undergraduate courses in the OWLS Department in an

online, in-person, or hybrid delivery system.

• Travel to in-person recruitment events as needed.
• Work non-traditional hours, including evenings, nights, and

Saturdays.

• Lead teaching and recruitment activities for the BAAS

program.

• Attend and present at university events, including Bobcat Day,

welcome events, graduation celebrations, commencement, academic
advisor workshops, presentations to undergraduate Admissions staff
and Athletics staff, and meetings with new advisors to promote the
BAAS degree.

• Take part in undergraduate curriculum updates.

As BAAS Program Coordinator, working in consultation with the
Department Chair:

• Collaborate with Texas Global on AOP development and

expansion.

• Provide ongoing support for AOP implementation, course

scheduling, and program improvement.

• Manage per-course faculty tasks.
• Review new student files for appropriateness of transfer

coursework to be added to the degree modules.

• Monitor program and course enrollments.
• Manage undergraduate learning outcomes.
• Manage student issues and keep the Department Chair informed of

pertinent student concerns.

• Support BAAS updates, including the undergraduate catalog

description, Transfer Planning Guides, brochures, information
documents and flyers, the BAAS Student Handbook, sample course
sheets, and the BAAS program website.

• Support updates to Canvas course sites.
• Coordinate scheduling of OWLS undergraduate courses and

instructor assignments.

• Provide student services in recruiting, registration, academic

advising, developing and individualizing degree plans, identifying
career goals, reviewing petitions to change degree plans, preparing
for capstone, and working with former students when they are
readmitted.

• Serve as liaison to community colleges and businesses by

attending events and responding to inquiries.

• Serve as the BAAS liaison and contact person for student

referrals across the university.

• Collaborate with department leadership and administrative

staff.

• Coordinate BAAS student learning outcome reporting

process.

An ideal candidate will show evidence of outstanding teaching in
higher education and the ability to lead BAAS program coordination.
All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in interdisciplinary studies, education,

management of technical education, training and development,
leadership, organization development, human resources, student
affairs, online learning, counseling, administration, or a related
field from a regionally accredited university or equivalent.

• Experience teaching online or hybrid/blended format at the

university level or documented training in teaching online.

• Higher education teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate preferred.
• Experience working with non-traditional learners in a higher

education setting, which could include advising or teaching.

• Experience with online curriculum development in Canvas.
• Experience with academic advising at university or college

level.

• Experience with analysis and planning of academic learning

outcomes.

• Experience recruiting students.
• Three or more years in higher education teaching experience at

a university or college.

• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practices and

culturally relevant instruction.

Full Consideration Date:

Close Date: 10/25/2026

Open Until Filled? No

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or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr.,
J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located
in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful
Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the
Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest
universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and
approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over
50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San
Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas
universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and
the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm
of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks
of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities
throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your

first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State
paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your
dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many

more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly

resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness
program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a

variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access
educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic
courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks

offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and

voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of
the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the
nation.

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