Adjunct Instructor of Mexican American Studies
Posted 2 days ago
$49k-83k yearly est.
Posted 2 days ago • $49k-83k yearly est.
Adjunct instructor job description
Overview:
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio seeks Adjunct Instructors with expertise in Mexican American Studies to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified part-time faculty will be selected for the upcoming academic term.
Responsibilities:
* Teach Introduction to Mexican American Studies for the online Social Work BSW program
* Preference is for instructors with online teaching experience using Blackboard
* Other duties may include teaching additional classes online, hybrid, or on-site as needed (contingent upon enrollment)
Qualifications:
* Hold a Master's in Ethnic Studies or related discipline in the humanistic social sciences (history, anthropology, sociology, ethnomusicology, or political science) with a primary research focus and/or a terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., MFA, etc.) in any field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mexican American or Latinx Studies
* Demonstrated potential in classroom teaching at the University level
* Enthusiasm for connecting Mexican American students to first-generation college students, both majors and non-majors, and deep commitment to the mission and identity of the University
* Willingness and ability to teach in an online asynchronous environment
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Opportunity to work with a diverse student body and faculty
* Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
* E-Verify and background investigation required
Working at Our Lady of the Lake University
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Rich in both Catholic traditions and Hispanic culture, Our Lady of the
Lake University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees while
providing a fun and involved campus experience. Located in San Antonio, Texas on the shores of Lake Elmendorf, OLLU
provides a long list of majors including English, Natural Sciences, Mass
Communications, Nursing, and Religious Studies and Theology for
undergraduate studies. There are also master's degrees in a number of
fields, a handful of doctoral degrees, and pre-professional programs like
Pre-Law and Pre-Med available. While admissions are open to students of all kinds, OLLU is especially
geared toward Catholic students. The division of Mission and Ministry
provides religious services to students who want them, and students are
encouraged to get involved in the community. Our Lady of the Lake University also hopes to ease the transition into
college for first-year students with its LAKE Days program. This special
orientation session takes place in April to give freshmen a taste of what
college student life is like. Financial aid is available to eligible students through the FAFSA, and
there are academic and career counselors on staff to help you through
your time at Our Lady of the Lake University. Contact the school for more
information.
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Adjunct instructor key takeaways
Title
Adjunct Instructor
Company
Our Lady of The Lake University
Salary
$49k-83k yearly est.
Location
San Antonio, TX
Position
Part Time
Posting date
12/26/2025
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