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Nontenure Faculty Pool - World Languages & Literatures - General Language

Texas State University, San Marcos, California, us, 92079

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Position Title: Nontenure Faculty Pool - World Languages & Literatures - General Language Job Posting Number: 2026018NTL Job Location: San Marcos College/Division: College of Liberal Arts Department/School: Department of World Languages and Literatures Position Description

The

Department of World Languages and Literatures

at Texas State University seeks to develop a pool for temporary/nontenured faculty with expertise in world languages for positions at the rank of lecturer. The Department offers majors and minors in Spanish, French and German, and minors in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, and Japanese. Successful candidates will be able to teach courses in the language in their area of expertise. Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations, continuity of funding, and departmental need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on department needs. This posting is for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration as the need arises. Positions are subject to availability of funds. Required Qualifications

Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field is generally required. Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in the specific area of instruction. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Application Procedures

The Department of World Languages and Literatures will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53528 . Interested individuals should submit the following materials: a current CV, a cover letter outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment, unofficial transcripts (all in one document), and evidence of teaching effectiveness or a portfolio of student work (if available). As part of the application process, please provide the names and email addresses for three academic references in the Reference Letter section of the employment application. Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Type of Position: Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time Proposed Start Date Posting Date: 07/14/2025 Review Date: 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled? Yes Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire; such individuals will be subject to pre-employment and routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment remains contingent upon successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The University will not sponsor or assume sponsorship for any candidate requiring an H1B visa petition. Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability, contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from

Talent Acquisition

will respond as soon as possible. Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work across a full range of disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Supplemental Materials

Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document) Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Portfolio DD 214/DD1300 Veteran's Preference Supplemental Questions

* Do you hold a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field?

Yes, I hold a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field. No, I do not have a minimum of a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field

* Are you a current Texas State University employee?

Yes No

* How many years of teaching experience do you have at the university level?

No prior teaching experience. Less than 1 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years or more

* Describe your prior teaching experience (if any) including experience teaching classes that are fully online or delivered remotely. Include a list of all classes taught. *(Open Ended Question) Describe any other information you wish to share that would support your application.

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