Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University seeks an Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry to begin in Fall 2027. This is a renewable, non-tenure-track, nine-month faculty position, contingent on funding and job performance. The primary duties are teaching introductory and upper-level chemistry courses, along with providing service to the department, college, and university as needed. The position requires face-to-face interaction and 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. It serves approximately 850 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. TAMIU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with more than 8,000 students in Laredo, Texas.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered if their degree is conferred before the appointment start date. Prior teaching experience is strongly encouraged. The application must include a letter of interest or cover letter addressing qualifications, a current CV, unofficial transcripts showing the conferred or ABD degree, contact information for three current professional references, and a statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy. All positions are security-sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other required information.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related discipline; ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is conferred before the appointment start date.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to have prior teaching experience.
• Submit a letter of interest or cover letter addressing qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts specifying the conferred or ABD degree, names and contact information for three current professional references, and a statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials and other information required by the institution.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience.

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 available 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree