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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

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.

How to apply

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58778

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