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Get Access To All JobsJob Title Dual Enrollment Lecturer or Adjunct Instructor in Communication 2026-2027
Location Alpine
Department Provost VPASA Academics
Job No. AFJ982
Posting Date 07/26/2026
End Date Until Filled
Salary $2,700 per 3 SCH course
Required
- Master’s degree in Communication or a related field with 18 hours of graduate work in communications.
- Classroom teaching experience.
Preferred
- PHD and prior University teaching experience.
- Dual Credit teaching experience.
- Blackboard experience.
Primary Responsibilities
SRSU seeks qualified, adjunct/part-time instructors to teach dual credit students enrolled in freshman- and sophomore-level university courses in Communications.
- Teach online, synchronous courses at a variety of days and times.
- Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
- Use a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
- Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
- Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu.
About SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.
Job Title Dual Enrollment Lecturer or Adjunct Instructor in Communication 2026-2027
Location Alpine
Department Provost VPASA Academics
Job No. AFJ982
Posting Date 07/26/2026
End Date Until Filled
Salary $2,700 per 3 SCH course
Required
- Master’s degree in Communication or a related field with 18 hours of graduate work in communications.
- Classroom teaching experience.
Preferred
- PHD and prior University teaching experience.
- Dual Credit teaching experience.
- Blackboard experience.
Primary Responsibilities
SRSU seeks qualified, adjunct/part-time instructors to teach dual credit students enrolled in freshman- and sophomore-level university courses in Communications.
- Teach online, synchronous courses at a variety of days and times.
- Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
- Use a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
- Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
- Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
Other Information
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu.
About SRSU
Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.
What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.
Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.
From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.
For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Adjunct Professor
Verify your credentials match the specialty field
TN visa classification requires your degree to align directly with the subject you'll teach. A master's in economics teaching economics courses clears this bar. A general education degree teaching a specialized discipline often does not.
Target community colleges with recurring adjunct rosters
Community colleges and continuing education programs hire adjuncts semester by semester and are accustomed to sponsoring TN visas. Institutions with international faculty on staff are far more likely to recognize the process and move quickly.
Request a formal offer letter that names the TN category
Your offer letter must explicitly state the position is for a College or University Teacher under USMCA. A generic hiring letter without that language can delay or derail your TN application at the port of entry or consulate.
Prepare your syllabi and course descriptions in advance
CBP officers frequently ask for evidence that the courses you'll teach require specialized knowledge. Bringing signed syllabi, course catalogs, or departmental confirmation of the subject matter strengthens your TN file significantly.
Search for TN-ready adjunct roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter adjunct and lecturer postings by employers with recent visa filings. This helps you identify institutions experienced with work visa sponsorship, where the hiring process is likely to be streamlined and visa-friendly.
Understand how part-time appointments affect TN status
TN status ties to a specific employer and role. Teaching at multiple institutions simultaneously requires separate TN documentation for each. USCIS treats each appointment independently, so confirm each college will support the filing and provide the required support letter for your port of entry presentation (Canadians) or consulate application (Mexicans).
Adjunct Professor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an adjunct professor role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, College or University Teacher is an explicitly listed USMCA professional category. Your role must involve teaching at an accredited institution, and your credentials must match the subject area. Adjunct, lecturer, and visiting instructor titles all qualify as long as the institution confirms the position in writing and your degree aligns with the courses you'll teach.
How does TN compare to H-1B for adjunct professor positions?
TN is almost always the faster path for Canadian and Mexican nationals. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadians can obtain TN status at a port of entry the same day with the right documents. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and USCIS processing. For adjunct roles with semester-based start dates, TN's speed is a significant practical advantage.
Can I teach at more than one college on a single TN visa?
Not on a single filing. TN status is employer-specific, so each institution you work for must independently support your TN classification. If you teach courses at two community colleges in the same semester, you need separate TN documentation from each employer. This is a common oversight that can create status complications if not handled before your first teaching day.
Where can I find adjunct professor jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals looking for TN-eligible positions. You can search adjunct and lecturer roles filtered by employers with recent visa filings, which eliminates the back-and-forth with HR departments that are unfamiliar with the visa category and reduces your time from application to offer.
What documents do I need to bring to a TN application for a teaching role?
Canadians applying at the border need a valid passport, a formal offer letter naming the USMCA College or University Teacher category, and proof of your qualifying credentials such as a master's or doctoral diploma. Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate and also submit a DS-160 and pay the visa application fee. Both groups benefit from including syllabi or course descriptions to confirm the specialty field requirement.