Adjunct Faculty - Geography

Job TitleAdjunct Faculty - Geography Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department Department Of Physics & Geosciences Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationKingsville, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description Job Summary The Department of Physics/Geosciences has an opening for a part to full-time Adjunct Faculty in Geography for the Spring 2023 semester. Job Responsibilities The position's primary responsibilities will be offering undergraduate courses in world geography, and other introductory geoscience courses. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have MS in Geography or related field from a regionally accredited institution or university. Candidates must have 18 graduate credit hours for every field in which they teach. Preferred Qualifications Experience in teaching lower-level geography courses and a PhD in Geography or related field from a regionally accredited institution or university. Demonstrated outstanding skills and enthusiasm for teaching undergraduates. TAMUK is a comprehensive university located about 45 miles southwest of Corpus Christi, Texas. The department includes thirteen full-time faculty, and graduates about fifteen majors per year. Candidates must apply using the website at https://javjobs.tamuk.edu. Applicants need to submit application, send a letter describing research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three references to: For more information, contact: Dr. Brent Hedquist Geography Search Committee Chair Department of Physics/Geosciences MSC 175 Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, TX 78363-8202 e-mail: brent.hedquist@tamuk.edu Review of applications will begin immediately; applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended directly to the search committee chair. However, prior to issuing a letter of appointment, three original letters of recommendation and official transcripts must be received directly from each regionally accredited degree-granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, TX 78363-8202. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator AACRAO http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position. The above duties may not be performed in every position with this title and the above functions may not include all related duties that might be performed. Requires physical activities supportive of the above job duties. Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary. If you are a male age 18 through 25, you must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for hire. Texas A&M University Kingsville is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. 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. Thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK)! We are a public research university located in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. It is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville- McAllen- Harlingen. The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of: Doctoral University: High Research Activity. According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution. Kingsville, a friendly and safe community, is home to nearly 30,000 people and represents a vital part of the Texas ranching industry with more than 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses. In addition to being home to the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Kingsville is also home to Naval Air Station Kingsville and several Fortune 500 industrial companies. From its quaint, historical buildings downtown to the longhorn and Santa Gertrudis cattle that graze in the legendary King Ranch, Kingsville still retains much of its unique historical charm while continuing to steadily grow into its future. Visit www.tamuk.edu or www.kingsvilletexas.com for more information. If you need assistance in applying for any position, please contact a recruiting partner at (361) 593-3705. The following links will open in a new tab TAMUK Employee Services Home Page Prospective Employees TAMU System Job Opportunities Employee Benefits Campus Crime Statistics