Tamus
Lecturer, English
Kingsville, TX · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 28 days ago
SpringResearchCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.
- Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.
Requirements
- Minimum earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in English from a regionally accredited institution or university.
- Experience - Teaching experience in online course delivery is desirable.
- Experience - Willingness and ability to teach dual-enrolled sections of English at area high schools, as needed
Nice to have
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with students, staff, and other faculty
- Ability to facilitate and adapt courses and the course content
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
- This position is security sensitive
- This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skills
- More information on TAMUK's Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.
- 4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey's 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments.
- TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance.
- This requires participation from all faculty and staff.
- More information on 4DX can be found here.
Compensation
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages.
- In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees' well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
- 12-15 paid holidays per year
Benefits
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
- Employee Leave:
- 8+ hours of vacation per month
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university.
- Additionally, they fulfill institutional responsibilities such as compliance processes, meetings, and supporting the university's broader mission of education and community engagement
Company info
- Provide academic advising, mentorship, and guidance to students as part of departmental and institutional service expectations.
Visa & Work Authorization
- A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
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