Faculty Positions

If you are interested in working at TLU as an adjunct faculty member, but there are currently no positions open in your field, you may submit your information to be considered for future openings.

Use our Adjunct Faculty Position Interest Information Form to let us know your area(s) of interest and expertise. Your information will be provided to Department Chairs who have open adjunct faculty positions in the area(s) in which you are qualified to teach.

The Department of Nursing at Texas Lutheran University is seeking applicants for non-tenure track, adjunct nursing clinical faculty in specialty areas of medical/surgical, maternal/child, and critical care nursing.

Candidates should hold a Master's in Nursing from an accredited nursing program; have at least three years clinical experience in their specialty area; and, show evidence of excellent clinical and communication skills. Earned doctorate, teaching experience in baccalaureate nursing program and advanced certification in specialty preferred.

Clinical faculty will directly supervise students in the BSN program in various healthcare facilities and participate in various laboratory/simulation/classroom experiences as coordinated by lead course faculty. As appropriate to individual contracts, clinical faculty will be expected to be involved in service to the university, the community and the profession.

Prior to any appointment, candidates will be asked to provide official college transcripts, evidence of appropriate immunizations, and current RN licensure, certifications (if applicable), CPR and PPD.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, a list of three current professional references with contact information, and copies of unofficial transcripts of all graduate work to:

TLU Director of Nursing
1000 W. Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155

Email: nursingsearch@tlu.edu

Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas, invites applications for a part-time teaching position in the Department of Physics, for the Spring 2021 term. We seek candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in physics
• Ability to teach undergraduate physics courses, including those with labs
• Commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate students
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty members in the department and across campus
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University

In addition to the above requirements, preference will be given to candidates offering expertise in working with diverse student populations.

The TLU Physics Department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees leading to careers in technical and scientific fields as well as preparing students for pursuit of graduate degrees in physics, engineering, health-related and other science disciplines. In addition, the department teaches supporting courses for other science majors at Texas Lutheran as well as basic science courses for liberal arts and professional studies majors from across the university.

Please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers). Single-file, electronic submissions are preferred.

Please send submissions to physics@tlu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

Texas Lutheran University, located in Seguin, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sociology beginning Spring 2022 January. We seek candidates with the following qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Sociology, ABD candidates will be considered
• Concentrations in African American Studies, Intersectionality, and/or Families
• Lead the development of the African-American Studies program and serve as the advisor to TLU’s Black Student Union
• Ability to teach quantitative methods
• Commitment to undergraduate education and advising
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University

Texas Lutheran University, a Hispanic Serving Institution, seeks applicants who are eager to join a culturally diverse community of learners. Our student body, reflective of the diversity of the State of Texas, is well over 40% Hispanic, with a significant African-American presence as well. TLU enrolls over 50% first generation college students. Candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or the willingness to engage in teaching, collaborative research, and community service with our diverse student body are particularly sought. Salary is competitive with excellent benefits. For more information, visit www.tlu.edu.

Please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, and three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers). As part of your application file, submit a statement that addresses your past or potential future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research, or service and/or your experience working with underrepresented student populations. Single-file, electronic submissions are preferred.

Separately, arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted. Please send all submissions to:

Dr. Steve Boehm
Chair of the Department of Political Science, Sociology, and Geography
Email: sociologysearch@tlu.edu

Review of applications will begin August 20 and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of History, starting Fall 2022.

We seek to hire a historian with a proven interest in innovative pedagogies and demonstrated success engaging a highly diverse student body with an entrepreneurial approach to higher education.

The successful candidate will teach both parts of the North American history survey (conceived more broadly as a continental history), a history of Texas (conceived more broadly as Texas and the borderlands) for education majors, and a range of lower- and upper-division courses in the department’s skills-focused curriculum.

Requirements:

• Doctorate degree in History or related field (ABD will be considered if degree will be complete by August 2022)
• Passion for teaching
• Some experience with assessment and curriculum development
• Willingness to engage in professional development, both pedagogy and scholarship
• Willingness to engage in community service and public outreach
• Willingness to support the mission of Texas Lutheran University

Desirable:

• Demonstrated ability to teach classes that can be cross-listed in African-American Studies and/or Women's and Gender Studies
• Interest in collaborating with the Mexican-American Studies program

Texas Lutheran University, a Hispanic Serving Institution, seeks applicants who are eager to join a culturally diverse community of learning. Our student body, reflective of the diversity of the State of Texas, is well over 40% Hispanic, with a strong African-American presence as well. Candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in teaching, collaborative research, and community service with our diverse student body are particularly sought. For more information, consult www.tlu.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications completed by Nov. 1, 2021 are assured of full consideration.

Please submit:

• a letter of application addressing the above criteria
• a current curriculum vitae
• a statement of teaching philosophy
• a statement regarding teaching, advising, and serving a diverse student population
• a statement of research interests

Single-file, electronic submissions are preferred. Separately, arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted.

Please send your submissions to:

Philip Grace, History Search Chair
c/o Texas Lutheran University
1000 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: 830-372-6777
Email: HISTSearch@tlu.edu

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Physics to begin August 2022. We seek a colleague whose interests complement and enhance our existing activities to support students seeking a wide array of career paths including engineering, who is a gifted and dedicated educator able to cover a wide array of courses in the major, who can engage non‐majors in service courses, and whose research interests will provide opportunities for robust scientific experiences for undergraduate majors.

Requirements for the position include:

• Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, or other physics-related discipline (ABD considered with assurance of completion no later than August 2022)
• Evidence of excellence and innovation in teaching undergraduate physics or engineering students at the introductory and advanced level in both the classroom and laboratory setting
• Commitment to university/community service, outreach, and continued professional development
• Commitment to attracting and retaining students from traditionally underrepresented groups
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University

In our considerations, preference will be given to candidates with experimental physics background and/or instructional physics laboratory development, evidence of actively engaging undergraduate students in meaningful research and research training, and/or experience with engineering physics or pre-engineering programs.

The TLU Department of Physics offers a B.S. and a B.A. in Physics, a B.S. in Applied Physics, and a B.S. in Physics with either a Math or Chemistry concentration that leads to secondary teaching certification. About half of TLU Physics degree recipients pursue graduate education in a range of professional and academic programs, with the remainder finding employment primarily in entry-level engineering positions. The curriculum is designed to address broad career goals, and all majors are required to carry out independent, faculty-mentored research that culminates in a senior thesis. The department consistently has 40-50 majors and has held steady in the midst of the pandemic. More information about the TLU Physics Department is available at www.tlu.edu/physics.

Texas Lutheran University, a Hispanic Serving Institution, seeks applicants who are eager to join a culturally diverse community of learning. Our student body, reflective of the diversity of the State of Texas, is over 40% Hispanic, with a strong African American presence as well. Candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in teaching, collaborative research, and community service with our diverse student body are particularly sought. Salary is competitive with excellent benefits. For more information, visit www.tlu.edu.

To be fully considered for this position, each candidate is required to submit the following materials as a single electronic file (pdf preferred):

• Letter of application addressing required and preferred criteria
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement detailing how research interests and experience will actively engage undergraduate students
• Statement addressing past contributions, or potential to contribute, to fostering diversity through teaching, research, and/or service, including any experience working with underrepresented student populations
• Contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, e-mails, and telephone numbers).

Separately, arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted. At least one of the letters should specifically address the candidate’s teaching experience.

Please send your submissions electronically to physics@tlu.edu. Materials should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Toni Sauncy, professor and chair, Department of Physics. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position for Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Education starting Fall 2022.

We seek candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Doctorate degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field (ABD candidate will be considered if degree is complete by August 2022)
• Competency and interest in teaching educator preparation courses at the undergraduate level, as well as some of the graduate level courses for the Master of Arts in Education degree in the Curriculum and Instruction and/or Special Education tracks.
• Previous K-12 teaching and/or administrator experience
• Active Texas teacher certification
• Commitment to excellence in the teaching and advisement of undergraduate and graduate students and the development of future and practicing teachers
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty members in the department and across campus
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University
• In addition to the above requirements, preference will be given to candidates offering the following specific skills:
• Experience teaching in higher education in both the undergraduate and master’s degree levels
• Experience teaching in hybrid and online settings
• Familiarity with curricular design
• Familiarity with teacher education policies in Texas
• Expertise in working with diverse student populations
• Experience with clinical supervision at the K-12 level or supervising student teacher

The TLU Education Department is accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and offers a Bachelor of Science leading to elementary, middle, and high school teacher certifications, as well as all level certifications in Physical Education and LOTE: Spanish. It also offers a Bachelor of Music leading to an all-level music certification. An Alternative Education Certification Program is also administered by the department. The department consistently has over 175 majors and averages 30+ graduates per year. Beginning in Summer 2020, the Education Department began offering graduate degrees in Education.

This two-track Master of Arts program includes a concentration in curriculum and instruction or curriculum and instruction with special education. This position requires teaching courses face-to-face on campus and online through the college approved LMS. More information about the Education Department can be found at www.tlu.edu/programs/category/education.

Texas Lutheran University, a Hispanic Serving Institution, seeks applicants who are eager to join a culturally diverse community of learning. Our student body, reflective of the diversity of the State of Texas, is well over 40% Hispanic, with a strong African-American presence as well. Candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or the willingness to engage in teaching, collaborative research, and community service with our diverse student body are particularly sought. Salary is competitive with excellent benefits. For more information, visit www.tlu.edu.

To be fully considered for this position, each candidate should submit the following materials as a single electronic file (PDF preferred):

• Letter of application addressing the above criteria,
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Statement that addresses your past or potential future contributions to diversity through teaching, research, or service and/or your experience working with underrepresented student populations.
• Contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers).

Separately, arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted. At least one of the letters should specifically address the candidate’s teaching experience.

Please send your submissions electronically to educationsearch@tlu.edu

Materials should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jeannette Jones, professor and chair, Department of Education.

Review of applications will begin October 29, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Accounting at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin August 2022. TLU is a teaching focused institution that offers select graduate degrees including the Master of Accountancy. We seek candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Doctorate in accounting or a related field or master’s degree in business or accounting with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in accounting plus active CPA license and accounting experience
• Professional certification in accounting (CPA preferred)
• Ability to teach a variety of accounting courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Commitment to university/community service and continued professional development
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University

TLU’s business program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Most of the accounting students intern with public accounting firms and begin full-time employment at these firms upon graduation. In addition to the Master of Accountancy, the TLU Department of Business and Economics offers BBA degrees, an MS in Data Analytics, a BA in Economics, and minors in business and economics. Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits.

Texas Lutheran University, a Hispanic Serving Institution, seeks applicants who are eager to join a culturally diverse community of learning. Our student body, reflective of the diversity of the State of Texas, is 41% Hispanic, with a strong African-American presence as well. Candidates who have the professional skills, experience, and/or the willingness to engage in teaching, professional development, and community service with our diverse student body are particularly sought. For more information, please visit www.tlu.edu.

Please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, email, and telephone numbers). Also, as part of your application file, submit a statement that addresses your past or potential future contributions to diversity through teaching, professional development, or service and/or your experience working with underrepresented student populations. Single-file, electronic submissions are preferred.

Please send your submissions electronically to accountingsearch@tlu.edu or by mail

Dr. Sally Cook, Director, Master of Accountancy Program
Texas Lutheran University 1000 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX, 78155
Phone: (830) 372-6057

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a clinical professor, full-time, non-tenure track time faculty position in the Department of Nursing to begin January 3, 2022. The role of a clinical professor focuses on teaching excellence in the classroom, laboratory, simulation and clinical settings. This position is for a 12-month appointment with 15 credit load hours per term and will teach at TLU’s Accelerated BSN program at Resolute Hospital in New Braunfels.

Requirements for the position include:

• Doctorate degree in nursing or related field required.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in Texas or be eligible for licensure in Texas.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and advising of second degree accelerated students consistent with the department’s mission, values, and program outcomes.
• Evidence of at least two years of clinical expertise within the last four years in at least one of the following: mental health/psychiatric nursing, medical-surgical nursing, obstetrical, pediatric, leadership, and/or public/community health nursing.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty members and staff in the department and across campus.
• Commitment to nursing program service and continued professional development.
• Commitment to attracting, retaining, and educating students from traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University.
• Preference may be given to candidates who also offer one or more of the following:
  
• Evidence of contributions to diversity and/or experience working with underrepresented or disadvantaged student populations.
• Evidence of experience in program development and evaluation, curriculum design, and teaching in an undergraduate baccalaureate nursing program.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in various formats, including the use of instructional technology, concept-based curriculum, flipped classroom, interdisciplinary and team teaching.
• Evidence of experience working within the rules, laws, and regulations relating to BSN programs in Texas.
• Evidence of experience in building and promoting community relationships, including developing student practicums in nursing.
• Evidence of successful implementation of evidence-based practice or research utilization projects.

The Department of Nursing has full approval from the Texas Board of Nursing to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing and is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. We have an excellent pre-licensure NCLEX-RN pass rate and employment rate for our graduates. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for a nursing career and requires all students to be involved in faculty-mentored undergraduate research or evidence-based practice projects. Information about the Department of Nursing is available at www.tlu.edu/nursing.

Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits. Review of applicants will begin immediately. To be considered for this position, please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria including teaching and nursing philosophy, research interests, your contribution to diversity, and three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers). Also include your current curriculum vitae. [Single-file, electronic submission of these materials is preferred.] Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted separately.

Please submit to:

Dr. Amie Bedgood
Director, Department of Nursing
Texas Lutheran University, 1000 West Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155-5999
Phone: 830-372-6920
Email: nursingsearch@tlu.edu

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Nursing to begin August 16, 2022. The role of Nursing Lecturer focuses on teaching excellence, scholarship, collegiality, professional development, and advising. This position is for a 9-month appointment with 12 credit load hours. Requirements for the position include:

Doctorate degree in nursing or related field is preferred, but applicant must hold an earned master’s degree in Nursing.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas or be eligible for licensure in Texas.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and advising of undergraduate students consistent with the Department’s Mission, Values, and Program Outcomes.
• Evidence of at least two years of clinical expertise in maternal newborn nursing, leadership, mental health/psychiatric nursing, and/or medical-surgical nursing.
• Ability to work collegially with other faculty members and staff in the department and across campus.
• Commitment to university/community service, outreach, and continued professional development.
• Commitment to attracting, retaining, and educating students from traditionally underrepresented groups.
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University.

The Department of Nursing has full approval from the Texas Board of Nursing to offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing and is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. We have an excellent pre-licensure NCLEX-RN pass rate and employment rate for our graduates. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for a nursing career and requires all students to be involved in faculty-mentored undergraduate research. Information about the Department of Nursing is available at www.tlu.edu/nursing.

Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits. Review of applicants will begin immediately. To be considered for this position, please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria including teaching and nursing philosophy, research interests, your contribution to diversity, and three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers). Also include your current curriculum vitae. [Single-file, electronic submission of these materials is preferred.] Arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted separately.

Dr. Amie Bedgood
Director, Department of Nursing
Texas Lutheran University, 1000 West Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155-5999
Phone: 830-372-6920
Email: nursingsearch@tlu.edu

Texas Lutheran University (TLU) invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position in Production Design/Technical Direction in the Department of Dramatic Media. Applications received by November 15 will receive full consideration. Start date of mid-August, 2022.

The Department of Dramatic Media offers a B.A. in a unique and growing hybrid program of theatre, film, and new media. This position collaborates with faculty colleagues and a diverse company of student artists in support of an annual season of programming and regular curricular offerings. Housed in the new Weston Center for the Performing Arts, the department operates from the modern Studio Theatre, intentionally designed to support a blend of theatre and film production.

Successful applicants will have:

• A terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) in production design, scenography, or technical direction. Candidates who will complete their degree by August of 2022 are encouraged to apply.
• The design/tech skillset to support departmental production—including expertise in the areas of scenic, lighting, sound, and multimedia design/tech. This position provides scenic design, technical direction, and supervision of student crews for two faculty-produced shows per academic year. It also provides mentorship to student designers and technicians for shows produced through the student production organization known as TheatreXpress. Opportunities also exist to provide scenography for films produced through the program’s Moving Pictures Project initiative, and to support productions with additional design expertise, given the applicant’s unique aptitudes.
• A generalist’s ability to teach a range of courses in the department, with primary coverage of the curriculum in design/tech.
• A commitment to both traditional and emerging approaches in design/tech.
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, problem solving, and organization.
• Expertise in software for productivity, CAD, show-control, and multimedia.
• A commitment to excellence in production and instructional environments, including continued professional and scholarly development.
• A willingness to support recruitment initiatives and to grow student enrollments in design/tech, including attendance at regional and statewide festivals.
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University.

Information about the department is available at www.tludramaticmedia.com and www.tlu.edu/drama.

Please submit a letter of application addressing the above criteria, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching/advising philosophy detailing how your design/tech and scholarly interests will engage a diverse population of undergraduate students, and five professional references (names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers). Applicants who are selected for interviews will be asked to submit three confidential letters of reference. Single-file electronic submissions are preferred. Please send your submissions to:

Professor David Legore, Department and Search Committee Chair
c/o Taylor Gardner-Wright, Academic Assistant
Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-6849
Email: dramsearch@tlu.edu