Fall Adjunct Faculty (Biology – Anatomy & Physiology) (Online)

Texas A&M International University; Laredo (TX); Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University is seeking qualified applicants for part-time Adjunct Faculty positions in Biology, specifically to teach an online course in Anatomy & Physiology. Candidates should possess at least a Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field and have prior teaching experience. This role offers the opportunity to engage with students in a flexible online environment while contributing to the pre-nursing program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Biology required.
• Doctorate preferred with teaching experience.
• Familiarity with online teaching and Quality Matters certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach Anatomy & Physiology online for pre-nursing program.
• Hold office hours and assist students as needed.
• May teach up to six semester credit hours.

Skills

Effective communication

Professional interaction

Organizational skills

Ability to work under stress

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree in Biology or closely related field

Doctorate in discipline or closely related field

Tools

Blackboard teaching platform

Job description

Job Title

Fall Adjunct Faculty (Biology – Anatomy & Physiology) (Online)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Biology & Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Biology and Chemistry seeks to establish a pool of qualified applicants for future, part-time Adjunct Faculty appointments in Biology to teach an introductory course in Anatomy & Physiology in fulfillment of the pre-nursing program. Successful applicants may teach up to six (6) semester credit hours within the required discipline online as dictated by student demand, hold office hours, and assist students as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Biology, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in the discipline (or closely related field) with a minimum of 18 graduate hours.
• Familiarity with Quality Matters certification of courses, Blackboard teaching platform
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Previous online teaching experience.
• Prior relevant industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the general public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under stress and with pressing timelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Other information:

• The above job duties may not be performed in every Adjunct Faculty position and might not include all related duties that may be performed.
• Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary appointments, assigned per semester and on an as-needed basis.
• These temporary appointments are for the Fall 2025 semester and/or any applicable Fall 2025 Sub-terms.

Initial review of applications will begin on May 30, 2025.

Application Procedure:

During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Completed employment applications must include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.