Lecturer - Leadership Studies (Non-Tenure track)

Texas A&M - Texarkana • Texarkana, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Professional Education and Community Engagement is a dynamic and rapidly growing unit focused on expanding access to high impact, workforce aligned programs that elevate careers and empower communities. Building on strong enrollment growth and increasing demand for flexible, adult focused learning pathways, the Leadership Studies programs are positioned as a central driver of innovation in competency based education, prior learning assessment, and community partnership development. This role supports the continued expansion of these initiatives, with opportunities to shape curriculum, strengthen regional partnerships, and contribute to the strategic growth of S-PECE and the university. The School of Professional Education and Community Engagement invites applications for a Lecturer - Leadership Studies. The successful candidate will teach five (5) courses in each fall and spring semester across leadership programs. This is a non-tenure track position. Lecturer-rank faculty do not have research requirements but will be required to attend faculty meetings, participate in program assessment and curriculum review, and collaborate with faculty and staff within S-PECE and throughout campus. This is a 9-month position covering Fall and Spring semesters during the academic year. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Adult Education, Educational Leadership, or closely related field from an accredited institution
• Five (5) or more years’ experience working with Adult Learners
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in various instructional delivery modes (face-to-face, online, etc.) including utilizing online classroom management programs
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience with cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities.
• Minimum of 18 graduate SCH in Adult Education, Leadership, or closely related field
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire.
• No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in Adult Education, Leadership, or closely related field from an accredited institution
• Familiarity with Competency Based Education (CBE), Prior Learning Assessment, and/or other forms of non-traditional models.
• Demonstrated experience in academic program design, delivery, and assessment
• Demonstrated experience with CBE design and delivery

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face, web-enhanced, and/or online courses (regular and accelerated) housed within the Leadership programs
• Support student success through communication systems supporting timely inquiry response and specific assignment feedback
• Provide academic advising within the support structure of the Leadership programs
• Serve on department, college and/or university committees, especially in areas benefiting post-traditional students and/or supporting PLA/CBE efforts.
• Collaborate with community partners to support professional education offerings in Leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level