The Department of Natural Sciences, in the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks applications from qualified candidates for a part-time non-tenure track position in Biology. We seek candidates with specializations in any of the following areas: Biostatistics (using R-Studio), Cellular & Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology, and/or Biology (STEM) Education. Specifically, we seek candidates to teach one or more of the following lecture courses and when applicable, their associated laboratory courses: General Biology I & II for majors, Life Sciences I & II for non-majors, Anatomy & Physiology I & II for Dual Credit/Early High School students, and Cellular Biology for majors. All courses are offered in a Face-to-Face setting.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a safe environment for instruction and learning in a laboratory setting.

Compensation:

3-hour lecture courses = $3000

3-hour laboratory = $2000

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Biology or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.

• Must have 18 graduate credit hours in related area.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience teaching undergraduates or AP biology students.

• Experience working with all students from different backgrounds and settings.

• Completed Ph.D. in Biology or related field.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

Application Instructions:

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Applicants must submit the following to be considered:

• Application

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Letter of Interest – make sure to include which course subjects you feel comfortable teaching and a teaching statement/philosophy.

• Contact information for three references.

• Unofficial transcripts Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Finalists will be required to provide three current, original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer’s actual signature.

Before issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts (hard copy or verified e-copy) must be received directly from each degree-granting institution. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Hard copies of official transcripts should be sent to the address listed below:

Adjunct Faculty of Biology Position

c/o Jessica Gillenwater

Texas A&M University- San Antonio

Department of Natural Sciences

One University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

Verified Electronic Copies of Official transcript should be sent to:

jessica.gillenwater@tamusa.edu

The selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Please direct any questions to Jessica Gillenwater, Administrative Associate for the Dept. of Natural Sciences at Jessica.Gillenwater@tamusa.edu

Summary of Employee Benefits:

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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