Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

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Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) a member of the Texas A&M University System welcomes applicants for aVisiting Assistant Professor of Biology to beginFall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8000 students located in Laredo Texas a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250000. 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 is aVisiting Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track 9-month position). Primary duties will includeteaching 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 includeservice 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.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold aa PhD Degree in Biology or a related discipline. We strongly encourage candidates with a background in botany zoology or microbiology.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance retirement benefits and 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.

Application Process

The first review of applications will be11/22/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references
• A statement of their teaching interests experience and philosophy.

Applications must be submitted online at For more information contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Michael Kidd at or .

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