Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
About The Position
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology 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 a Visiting Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track, 9-month position). Primary duties will include teaching introductory and upper level courses for the biology program. Visiting Assistant Professors at TAMIU receive a standard load of 15 credit hours a semester which may be reduced contingent upon needs and approvals. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. 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. 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 a PhD Degree in Biology, or a related discipline.
Nice To Haves
- We strongly encourage candidates with a background in botany, zoology or microbiology.
Responsibilities
- Teaching introductory and upper level courses for the biology program
- Service to the department, college and university as needed
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
