Job Title
Instructor of Business Principles
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Department of Management is actively seeking qualified candidates to apply for a full-time Instructor position, with a primary responsibility of teaching Business Principles. This is a 9-month non-tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas with primary teaching duties in-person. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. The candidate may be required to teach at other campuses or online, depending on the needs of the department and at the institution’s discretion.
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
The successful candidate will be academically qualified to teach undergraduate courses, with Business Principles being the primary teaching expectation. Other courses occasionally may be assigned based on background, experience, and need. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching and participate in the necessary operations of the institution. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to provide service to the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
100% Teaching and Service:
Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
Minimum Requirements:
Earned undergraduate degree in business and a masters degree in the teaching discipline from an AACSB-accredited university.
3+ years of industry and professional experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.
***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the "Submit" action.
Employment applications must include (required):
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Unofficial transcripts
Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English, along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.
Philosophy Statement
Philosophy Statement related to Teaching
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Spring/Fall 2026.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.
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.
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