InstructorAssistant Professor of Biology
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Instructor/Assistant Professor of BiologyAgency
Texas A&M University TexarkanaDepartment
College Of Arts Sciences & EducationProposed Minimum Salary
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Texarkana TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The Division of Science and Mathematics in the College of Arts Sciences & Education (CASE) is committed to incorporating studentcentered learning practices and programs in the curriculum and training the students with the essential skills to succeed in their respective fields. The division invites applications for an Instructor/Assistant Professor. This is a fulltime 9month tenuretrack (for Assistant Professor) or nontenure track (for Instructor) position to begin in Spring 2025.
New faculty may be appointed to a 10month contract during their first year of employment to provide additional time for orientation/course development.
The division serves both biology majors and nonmajors taking science courses for their core curriculum Nursing students and Kinesiology students. We offer the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree with minors in Chemistry PreHealth and Environmental Sciences. The B.S. in Biology degree is a broad undergraduate degree which prepares students for the modern workplace preprofessional (e.g. medical dental pharmacy and veterinary) or graduate school. The successful candidate will possess documented capability in teaching scholarship and service and will be expected to foster the growth of the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching: Teach twelve 12 credit hours per long semester 15 credit hours for the instructor rank). Teaching duties will include offering Human Anatomy & Physiology classes and the associated labs Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and other courses in the course catalog and courses in their specialization. Teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening classes online and/or hybrid classes.
- Administrative Support: Assist the division/department in implementing short and longterm goals to enhance educational and research outcomes.
- Additional Responsibilities (Assistant Professor Rank Only): Assist in student recruitment curriculum development mentoring and serving on college/university committees.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree with at least eighteen 18 graduate hours in biology.
- Three 3 years of fulltime teaching experience at a regionally accredited college/university (Teaching or Graduate assistantship does not count as fulltime teaching).
- Eligibility work in the U.S. at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in Biology or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Experience in teaching Anatomy and Physiology Ecology Evolutionary Biology Animal Nutrition Herpetology or Vertebrate Biology courses.
- Evidence of research productivity including publication of peerreviewed research and competitive extramural funding and an ability to foster collaborative extramurally funded Natural Sciences projects and/or research.
- Record of advising students on research projects leading to publications or presentations at scientific meetings
OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration applications must be submitted by 08/31/2024.
TO APPLY: Upload your cover letter resume/CV copies of your transcripts and three 3 professional references including contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application. Your cover letter resume/cv and the professional references should not exceed 10 pages.
Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to revise or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application you may contact
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
