Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics
About The Position
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is hiring an Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics to begin Fall 2027. This is a non-tenure-track, fixed-term faculty position for three years, with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and departmental or institutional needs. The position requires regular attendance on campus and face-to-face interactions in the workplace. The primary teaching assignment is 15 semester credit hours per semester, comprising introductory Physics and Astronomy lectures and laboratories for science and non-science majors. The professor will also serve on departmental, university, and professional committees; participate in initiatives and community outreach; and support the disciplines and recruitment efforts of the Department of Mathematics and Physics.
Requirements
- An earned doctorate in Physics or a closely related discipline.
- Applicants who are ABD may be considered, but must earn the doctorate on or before August 16, 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching experience in Physics and Astronomy at a similar institution.
- Experience in outreach and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Teach 15 semester credit hours per semester in introductory Physics and Astronomy lectures and laboratories for science and non-science majors.
- Provide service on departmental, university, and professional committees.
- Participate in initiatives and community outreach activities.
- Advance the disciplines and recruitment efforts of the Department of Mathematics and Physics.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
