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The College of Liberal Arts at Texas State University seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in Philosophy or Religious Studies.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 during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need.
Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.First employment under this posting is for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Required Qualifications - A Master of Arts (MA) or its equivalent in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a related field, with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in the relevant discipline is required by the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. in the specific area of instruction. Previous teaching experience. Experience teaching Critical Thinking.
Application Procedures - The Department of Philosophy will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. Interested individuals should submit the following materials: A current CV. A cover letter. Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment. Statement outlining your view on the role of general education (may be included in your cover letter). Unofficial transcripts (in one document). Contact information for three references.
Type of Position - Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time
Proposed Start Date - Fall 2026
Reasonable Accommodation - If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Eligibility for Employment - In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Work at Texas State? - Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock.Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship.Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.
The College of Liberal Arts at Texas State University seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in Philosophy or Religious Studies.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 during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need.
Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.First employment under this posting is for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Required Qualifications - A Master of Arts (MA) or its equivalent in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a related field, with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in the relevant discipline is required by the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. in the specific area of instruction. Previous teaching experience. Experience teaching Critical Thinking.
Application Procedures - The Department of Philosophy will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. Interested individuals should submit the following materials: A current CV. A cover letter. Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment. Statement outlining your view on the role of general education (may be included in your cover letter). Unofficial transcripts (in one document). Contact information for three references.
Type of Position - Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time
Proposed Start Date - Fall 2026
Reasonable Accommodation - If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Eligibility for Employment - In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Work at Texas State? - Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock.Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship.Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.
