Adjunct Faculty- Organismal Biology

Texas A&M University - Central Texas; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Central Texas is seeking adjunct faculty for the BS Biology program starting Fall 2025. The role involves teaching courses such as Wildlife Biology and Conservation Biology, requiring a Master's degree in biology or a related field. Enthusiasm for undergraduate education and innovative teaching methods are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or related field and undergraduate teaching experience.
• Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience and commitment to undergraduate biology education.

Responsibilities

• Teaches undergraduate-level classes in the BS Biology program as needed.
• Writes syllabi using the approved format.
• Meets with students for additional assistance.

Skills

Teaching biology

Teaching ecology

Innovative teaching methods

Enthusiasm for teaching

Education

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Job description

Job TitleAdjunct Faculty- Organismal Biology AgencyTexas A&M University - Central TexasDepartmentCollege Of Arts & SciencesProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationKilleen, TexasJob TypeFacultyJob Description

The Science and Mathematics Department at Texas A&M University–Central Texas is seeking applicants for Fall 2025 adjunct instructor positions for the BS Biology program. Successful candidates will be expected to teach one or more of the following courses: Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology. Enthusiasm for teaching and working with undergraduate students is essential. A master’s degree in biology or a related field is required, Ph.D. is preferred. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three professional letters of reference.

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible for the teaching/learning process. Adjunct instructors are hired to teach on a temporary and part-time basis. Adjunct instructors teaching courses for credit must meet the same requirements for professional and scholarly preparation as their full-time counterparts teaching in the same discipline.

Job Responsibility:

Teaches undergraduate-level classes in the BS Biology program as needed. Writes syllabi for the courses to be taught using the approved format of the College of Arts and Sciences. Meets with students enrolled in their classes when students need additional assistance with class material and assignments.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in biology or related field and undergraduate teaching experience

Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in biology or related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in teaching biology and ecology.

• Show expertise in and commitment to undergraduate biology education.

• Exhibit enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching and employing innovative teaching methods.

Required Applicant Documents:

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Undergraduate Transcripts

Graduate Transcripts

3 Professional Letters of Reference

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.