Instructional Assistant Professor of Biology - Anatomy and Physiology

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Biology - Anatomy & Physiology to begin Fall 2026 . TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/ . This is an Instructional Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track, 9-month position). Primary duties will include teaching introductory and upper-level courses for the biology program, including Human Anatomy and Physiology for pre-Nursing students. Instructional Assistant Professors at TAMIU receive a standard load of 15 credit hours a semester which may be reduced contingent upon needs and approvals. Biology and Chemistry is searching for candidates who have a robust commitment to hands-on undergraduate biology education. Duties also include service to the department, college and university as needed, and active participation in department, college, and university initiatives. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The Department of Biology and Chemistry offers BA, BS and MS degrees in Biology and a BS in Chemistry. We currently serve ~800 undergraduate majors and ~30 graduate (Masters) students.

Requirements

• The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Biology, or a related discipline.
• This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• We strongly encourage candidates with a background in Anatomy and Physiology.

Responsibilities

• Teaching introductory and upper-level courses for the biology program, including Human Anatomy and Physiology for pre-Nursing students.
• Service to the department, college and university as needed
• Active participation in department, college, and university initiatives.

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance.
• Additional pay is available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided.
• Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees