Adjunct Professor Jobs in Texas
Adjunct Professor jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where the University of Texas System, Texas A&M University System, and Lone Star College continuously recruit instructors across business, nursing, and STEM disciplines. Demand stretches from community college districts serving suburban growth corridors to research universities filling semester-by-semester course loads at every level from entry-level instructor to experienced visiting lecturer. Texas's sheer size and population growth make it one of the most active adjunct hiring markets in the country. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Respiratory Care Department of the School of Health Professions UT Health San Antonio invites applications for an Adjunct Professor faculty position. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic, accredited academic program that offers both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Respiratory Care. Applicants will be considered for this part-time faculty appointment as an Adjunct Professor, in the School of Health Professions.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.H.Sc., or equivalent) in Respiratory Care, Health Sciences, Medicine, Education, Research, or a closely related field.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Minimum of five years of clinical experience
- Established record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, research projects, or other significant scholarly contributions.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research methodology, study design, data analysis, interpretation of findings, scientific writing, and dissemination of scholarly work.
- Experience teaching and mentoring students in research, including the development, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of research or scholarly projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching research methodology, evidence-based practice, statistics, scientific writing, or research-focused courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Experience mentoring students and/or faculty in the development, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of research or scholarly projects.
- Experience with research design, data analysis, scientific writing, and development of scholarly products, including abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and professional presentations.
- Demonstrated scholarly engagement and ability to contribute research expertise to the Department of Respiratory Care’s teaching, research, and scholarly initiatives.
The Department of Respiratory Care is one of seven departments in the School of Health Professions. In addition to the School of Health Professions, the UT Health San Antonio also has a Medical School, Dental School, Nursing School, School of Public Health, and a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The University’s purpose is to provide the best in health professions education, biomedical research, and patient care to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. The campus is located in the South Texas Medical Center which encompasses four of the major hospital systems in San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is a constituent of the University of Texas System. San Antonio is the center of a vibrant educational, medical, economic, and cultural community.
To Apply:
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
This component will provide continuity for the department’s research strategy and support faculty development during this transition. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
The Respiratory Care Department of the School of Health Professions UT Health San Antonio invites applications for an Adjunct Professor faculty position. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic, accredited academic program that offers both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Respiratory Care. Applicants will be considered for this part-time faculty appointment as an Adjunct Professor, in the School of Health Professions.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.H.Sc., or equivalent) in Respiratory Care, Health Sciences, Medicine, Education, Research, or a closely related field.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Minimum of five years of clinical experience
- Established record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, research projects, or other significant scholarly contributions.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in research methodology, study design, data analysis, interpretation of findings, scientific writing, and dissemination of scholarly work.
- Experience teaching and mentoring students in research, including the development, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of research or scholarly projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching research methodology, evidence-based practice, statistics, scientific writing, or research-focused courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Experience mentoring students and/or faculty in the development, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of research or scholarly projects.
- Experience with research design, data analysis, scientific writing, and development of scholarly products, including abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and professional presentations.
- Demonstrated scholarly engagement and ability to contribute research expertise to the Department of Respiratory Care’s teaching, research, and scholarly initiatives.
The Department of Respiratory Care is one of seven departments in the School of Health Professions. In addition to the School of Health Professions, the UT Health San Antonio also has a Medical School, Dental School, Nursing School, School of Public Health, and a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The University’s purpose is to provide the best in health professions education, biomedical research, and patient care to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. The campus is located in the South Texas Medical Center which encompasses four of the major hospital systems in San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is a constituent of the University of Texas System. San Antonio is the center of a vibrant educational, medical, economic, and cultural community.
To Apply:
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
This component will provide continuity for the department’s research strategy and support faculty development during this transition. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct professor jobs across Texas.
- Master's degree or higher in the discipline you intend to teach at the college level
- Demonstrated subject-matter expertise through relevant professional or academic experience
- Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level, including guest lecturing or lab instruction
- Ability to develop syllabi and course materials aligned with institutional learning outcomes
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or similar platforms
- Availability to teach evening, weekend, or hybrid course sections to meet student scheduling needs
Adjunct Professor Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a adjunct professor in Texas?
To become an adjunct professor in Texas, you typically need at least a master's degree in your teaching field, though a doctorate is required at research universities. Texas does not issue a state teaching license for college-level instructors the way it does for K-12 educators. Instead, each institution sets its own credentialing standards. Community college districts like Dallas College or Alamo Colleges often review transcripts directly and hire candidates who can demonstrate relevant professional or academic experience in the subject area.
Which companies hire adjunct professors in Texas?
Texas adjunct professor roles are posted by NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE, Houston Christian University, and University of Texas at Arlington and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's large public university systems and sprawling community college networks generate consistent adjunct demand throughout the academic year, making the state one of the most active markets for part-time faculty positions.
Which Texas cities have the most adjunct professor jobs?
Arlington, Houston, and Gainesville lead Texas in adjunct professor openings. Houston's concentration of research universities, medical schools, and community college campuses drives the highest volume, while Dallas and San Antonio reflect the growth of large multi-campus community college districts and regional universities serving rapidly expanding suburban populations.
Are there remote adjunct professor jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many teaching roles. About 11% of adjunct professor openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the widespread adoption of online course delivery across Texas institutions. Fully online sections are most common in general education subjects such as English composition, introductory business, and psychology, where asynchronous formats are well established.
How can I get hired as a adjunct professor in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to apply directly to community college districts, which tend to prioritize practical industry expertise alongside academic credentials. Institutions like Lone Star College, Dallas College, and Alamo Colleges actively recruit professionals from business, healthcare, and technology who hold a master's degree but have limited formal teaching experience. Teaching a continuing education or workforce development course is a common first step. Building a concise course portfolio or sample syllabus before applying gives candidates a tangible edge in the review process.
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 across institutions and disciplines. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your subject-matter background and scheduling availability, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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