Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is hiring a non-tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry for a 9-month position beginning Fall 2027. The position is renewable contingent on funding and job performance. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level chemistry courses and provide service to the department, college, and university as needed. The role requires regular attendance on campus and face-to-face interactions in the workplace.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution in Laredo, Texas, and a member of the Texas A&M University System. The Department of Biology and Chemistry offers BA, BS, and MS degrees in Biology and a BS in Chemistry, serving approximately 850 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students.

The university offers a competitive salary and benefits package, additional pay for summer teaching, financial support for professional development opportunities such as academic conferences, and moving expenses covered in whole or in part. Applicants must submit an online application with a cover letter, current CV, unofficial transcripts, contact information for three professional references, and a statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy. Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history check.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related discipline; ABD candidates may be considered if the degree is conferred before the appointment start date.
• Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, contact information for three current professional references, and a statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy.
• Complete a criminal history check; employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level courses for the chemistry program.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university as needed.
• Maintain a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace for face-to-face interactions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay for summer teaching
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences
• Moving expenses covered in whole or in part by the university

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree