Adjunct Faculty in Biology

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty in Biology

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of Natural Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Natural Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) seeks applications from qualified candidates for a part-time non-tenure track position in biology, specializing in areas that would enable them to teach one or more of the following courses: General Biology I & II for majors and non-majors. Previous college-level or AP Biology teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities:

• Teach lower and/or upper-division lecture courses for science majors

• Teach lower and/or upper-division laboratory courses for science majors

• Teach lower-division lecture courses for non-science majors

• Create and maintain a safe environment for instruction and learning in a laboratory setting.

• Maintain consistent communication with students and colleagues in the Biology program.

Required Education and Experience:  

• M.S. or Ph.D. from an accredited university in Biology, Zoology, or related field.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous university-level teaching experience.

• Experience with Online teaching methodologies.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently

• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students

• Ability to interact with students from diverse backgrounds

Application Instructions:

Applicants must complete the application/faculty form as well as upload a letter of interest and their curriculum vitae on our employment system: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Application

• A Curriculum vitae (CV)

• A cover letter – In your cover letter please make sure to indicate (with explanation) which of the course topics listed in the job description that you are qualified to teach.

• Contact information for three references that will provide letters of recommendation, if requested.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded before submitting an application. Once the application process is submitted, no changes or revisions may be made.

Only applicants who are invited for an interview will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair. The letters of recommendation should be written on letterhead, be less than one year old, and must bear the writer’s actual signature. The letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically as a PDF attachment directly from the recommender’s email, with the subject heading “Biology Program-Letter of Recommendation” to the Administrative Associate, Jessica Gillenwater, [email protected]

The position is open until filled, but review of applications will begin within one month of posting.

If selected for the position, before issuing a letter of appointment, the official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective candidate to have the transcript translated, evaluated, and notarized.

Hard Copies of Official transcripts should be sent to the address listed below:

Adjunct Faculty of Biology Position

c/o Jessica Gillenwater (e-mail: [email protected])

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Department of Natural Sciences

One University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

Verified Electronic Copies of Official transcript should be sent to:

[email protected]

Summary of Employee Benefits: 

https://www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.pdf   

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.