Adjunct Instructor- Upward Bound- Elective

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Summer Program teaching assignment starts on June 2nd through July 3rd in the afternoon (1:00 pm to 4:00 pm), Monday through Thursday. Exact times for hour‑long classes will be determined. Pre and post tests, syllabus, and grading are required.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

• Requisition Number: P0050614
• Open Date: 03/05/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Campus:
  Weatherford Campus [10]
• Full-time/Part-time:
  Part-time
• Job Type: Part-time Faculty
• Title:
  
  Adjunct (Electives) - Upward Bound
• Pay Rate: $1500.00 to $2400.00 depending on experience and work hours
• Projected
  
  Start Date:
  
  06/01/2026
• Term:
  Other
• Is Grant Funded:
  Yes

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching one or two sections in any art discipline, providing instruction to facilitate students’ acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, and mentoring students in and out of the classroom.

• The UB Summer Program runs from May 30th to July 2nd. Classes will be either one hour each or one hour and a half class.
• Instructors are required to give pre‑ and post‑tests, determine end‑of‑program grades, and be flexible with learning outcomes for students who miss days.
• All materials are provided by the UB program. Instructors are expected to be fiscally mindful in their requests.
• The instructor should be able to organize classroom assignments and expectations, as well as communicate through CANVAS (WC’s learning management system).

The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, and instruction will be face‑to‑face. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in subject matter.

2 years teaching experience in High School setting and/or college within the subject areas of a variety of electives.

Texas Teacher certificate preferred.

Current State of Texas Teacher’s certificate. Experience working with students and parents who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Past participant in TRIO programs and/or have prior experience with TRIO programs.

Teach courses offered within the Upward Bound Summer program. Maintain familiarity with and adhere to college policies and procedures. Provide instruction and an effective learning environment. Development of classroom curriculum. Utilize innovative techniques in teaching science subject matter that include but are not limited to project based, research, and/or other methods.

Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Weatherford College website
  • Weatherford Democrat
  • Facebook
  • Wise County Messenger
  • Weatherford College employee
  • Friend
  • Other
  • Zip Recruiter
  • NJCAA
• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have any experience with TRIO programs or with students in a TRIO Program?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Please list which subject areas that you feel most comfortable teaching.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please explain how you engage students in active learning in the classroom.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please explain what elective discipline you want to teach and how you see your classroom curriculum.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume/vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

• Other
• Certifications/Licenses
• Letter of Recommendation 1

  Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity College. Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.