Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Professional development

Moving expenses

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The position emphasizes teaching introductory and upper-level chemistry courses with a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment.

The candidate will contribute to the department's teaching mission and engage in service activities on campus; ABDs may be considered but degree must be conferred before start date.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related discipline; ABDs will be considered but must have degree conferred before appointment start date.
• Strong teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level chemistry courses.
• Provide service to the department, college and university as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Face-to-face on campus

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related discipline

ABD candidates considered with degree conferred before start

Job description

Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Biology & Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry to begin Fall 2027.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. 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 https://www.tamiu.edu.

This is a non-tenure track Instructional Assistant Professor (9-month position). This is a renewable position contingent on funding and job performance. Primary duties will include teaching introductory and upper level courses for the chemistry program. Duties also include service 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 ~850 undergraduate majors and ~30 graduate (Masters) students.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry, or a related discipline. ABDs will be considered but must have degree conferred before appointment start date. We strongly encourage candidates with prior teaching experience.

Benefits

• 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.

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.