Adjunct Professor Jobs in Texas

Adjunct Professor jobs in Texas are consistently active across the state's large community college systems, regional universities, and private institutions, with openings at every level from first-time instructors through experienced senior faculty. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio lead hiring volume, anchored by institutions like Lone Star College System, the University of Texas System, and Dallas College. The most in-demand teaching areas are business, healthcare-related allied health courses, computer science, and developmental education. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16+
Top cityArlington, TX
Cities hiring7
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Adjunct Faculty Member
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Adjunct Faculty Member
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
Curriculum Design
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Adjunct Faculty Member
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Adjunct Faculty Member
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
Nursing
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Austin Community College
Adjunct Professor
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Adjunct Professor
Austin Community College
Academy, Texas
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Austin Community College
Adjunct Professor
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Austin Community College
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Adjunct Professor
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
On-Site
Other
1,001-5,000

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Texas A&M University
Adjunct Professor of Law
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Adjunct Professor of Law
Texas A&M University
Fort Worth, Texas
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
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Adjunct Professor Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Arlington
6 jobs
Houston
3 jobs
Fort Worth
2 jobs
Lubbock
2 jobs
Academy
1 jobs
Austin
1 jobs
Dallas
1 jobs

Adjunct Professor Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • The University of Texas at Arlington
    The University of Texas at Arlington4
  • Houston Christian University
    Houston Christian University3
  • Austin Community College
    Austin Community College2
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center2
  • University of Texas at Arlington
    University of Texas at Arlington2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education15

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct professor jobs across Texas.

  • Master's degree or higher in the subject area you will teach
  • Demonstrated subject-matter expertise through professional or academic experience
  • Eighteen or more graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline
  • Ability to teach in-person, hybrid, or fully online course formats
  • Familiarity with a learning management system such as Canvas or Blackboard
  • Strong communication skills and commitment to student success and retention

Adjunct Professor Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a adjunct professor in Texas?

Most Texas colleges and universities require a master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline you plan to teach. Community colleges governed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board follow this standard, and some technical or workforce programs accept a bachelor's degree combined with substantial professional experience. There is no state-issued teaching license specific to adjunct faculty at the postsecondary level in Texas, so your transcript and professional background are your primary credentials.

Which companies hire adjunct professors in Texas?

Employers hiring adjunct professors in Texas right now include The University of Texas at Arlington, Houston Christian University, and Austin Community College, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large community college networks, including multi-campus systems across the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio metro areas, consistently post the highest volume of adjunct openings across the state.

Which Texas cities have the most adjunct professor jobs?

Arlington, Houston, and Fort Worth have the most adjunct professor openings in Texas. Houston's concentration reflects the scale of Lone Star College and the University of Houston System, Dallas-Fort Worth is driven by Dallas College and multiple private universities clustered across the Metroplex, and San Antonio benefits from Alamo Colleges District, one of the largest community college systems in the country.

Are there remote adjunct professor jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most teaching fields, because adjunct professors who teach general education or professional courses can often deliver them fully online. About 0% of adjunct professor openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the continued expansion of online course sections at Texas community colleges and universities. Courses in business, writing, psychology, and information technology are the most frequently offered in remote formats.

How can I get hired as a adjunct professor in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to teach a subject where your graduate coursework or professional work history speaks directly to the course content. Texas community colleges, particularly those within the Lone Star, Alamo, and Dallas College systems, regularly hire first-time instructors for high-enrollment general education sections. Completing a short college teaching certificate or a new faculty orientation offered by these institutions strengthens your application. Professionals moving from roles like corporate trainer, healthcare practitioner, or licensed engineer into adjunct teaching make strong candidates for workforce and technical programs.

Where can I find and apply to adjunct professor jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to adjunct professor jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your discipline and schedule, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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