Job Title

Adjunct Faculty in Biology (multiple positions)

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, in the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks applications from qualified candidates for a part-time non-tenure track position in Biology. We seek candidates with specializations in any of the following areas: Biostatistics (using R-Studio), Cellular & Molecular Biology, Organismal Biology, and/or Biology (STEM) Education. Specifically, we seek candidates to teach one or more of the following lecture courses and when applicable, their associated laboratory courses: General Biology I & II for majors, Life Sciences I & II for non-majors, Anatomy & Physiology I & II for Dual Credit/Early High School students, and Cellular Biology for majors. All courses are offered in a Face-to-Face setting.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining a safe environment for instruction and learning in a laboratory setting.

Compensation:

3-hour lecture courses = $3000

3-hour laboratory = $2000

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Biology or a related field, from a regionally accredited institution.

• Must have 18 graduate credit hours in related area.

  Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience teaching undergraduates or AP biology students.

• Experience working with all students from different backgrounds and settings.

• Completed Ph.D. in Biology or related field.

  Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

Application Instructions:

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any positions on our website, please use the following link: http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Applicants must submit the following to be considered:

• Application

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Letter of Interest – make sure to include which course subjects you feel comfortable teaching and a teaching statement/philosophy.

• Contact information for three references.

• Unofficial transcripts Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Finalists will be required to provide three current, original letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair. The letters should be less than one year old and should bear the writer’s actual signature.

Before issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts (hard copy or verified e-copy) 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 faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Hard copies of official transcripts should be sent to the address listed below:

Adjunct Faculty of Biology Position

c/o Jessica Gillenwater

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:

jessica.gillenwater@tamusa.edu

The selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position.

Please direct any questions to Jessica Gillenwater, Administrative Associate for the Dept. of Natural Sciences at Jessica.Gillenwater@tamusa.edu

Summary of Employee Benefits:  

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.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.

Established as a standalone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-San Antonio) is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, A&M-SA is a Military Embracing institution offering over 40 undergraduate and graduate programs to close to 7000 students.

A&M-San Antonio is quickly expanding to fill its campus grounds in South San Antonio. Due to the rapid growth, the University's footprint is transforming with Esperanza Hall, the first residence hall having opened in fall 2017, the Science & Technology Building, which opened in spring 2018, Classroom Hall which opened in fall 2020 and our newest building for the College of Business and University Library scheduled to open fall 2022.

The University's core values of being “ student centered, equity minded, inclusive and respectful, visionary, a catalyst for opportunity, collaborative and committed to excellence ”, provide a foundation for its world-class faculty to inspire graduates to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. A&M-San Antonio will continue growing as an economic and social catalyst while becoming nationally recognized for student and academic success.

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.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (210) 784-2058.

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