The Academic Professional Faculty play an essential role in delivering curriculum and contributing to the culture of creativity and scholarship at Texas State University.

As of spring 2025, the Texas State University faculty included 1391 nontenure line faculty. These faculty are a pool of talent that enhance the quality of instruction, research, and service at Texas State University. 

AA/PPS 04.01.20 (4.04) lists the nontenure line faculty titles.

 

YOU, 

as a valued member of the 1,391 outstanding TXST Academic Professional Faculty,

are invited to the

4th Annual Academic Professional Faculty Appreciation Luncheon in Round Rock

When: 11am - 1pm Thursday, March 26th, 2026

 Where:  Avery Building, Room 256 on the Round Rock campus.

 
This event is all about YOU! 
We will gather to celebrate and network with our colleagues and university leaders at Texas State University, including brief remarks, exciting raffle prizes, thanks, and recognition.

Please RSVP using the QR code or link no later than 3/13, 
so we can best plan for appropriate food and beverage needs. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

This event is possible through our respected event sponsors including our trusted business partners and esteemed TXST Colleges and Departments.
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QR code for 2026 RR NLF reception

APF COMMITTEE

The Academic Professional Faculty Committee makes recommendations to the Faculty Senate regarding matters of importance to non-tenure track faculty.

Academic Professional Faculty Workshop

A workshop for new nontenure line faculty with resources and practical tips to prepare for your first semester at Texas State University.

NLF Workload Release

The NLF Workload Release program (NLFWR) allows full-time nontenure line faculty to receive up to a six workload credit reduction to their normal semester teaching load to pursue curriculum development, or teaching improvement or research/creative projects.

PT Excellence in Teaching Award

All faculty members who taught less than full-time in the preceding calendar year are eligible to apply for the Part-Time Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. One award may be bestowed in each academic college annually.