Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics

Texas A; Laredo (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Professional development support

Moving expenses

Descripción de la vacante

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics to begin Fall 2027. This non-tenure track, fixed-term (3 years) position focuses on teaching introductory Physics and Astronomy courses to science and non-science majors.

Primary duties include teaching 15 credit hours per semester, serving on departmental and university committees, and participating in outreach and recruitment efforts to strengthen the Department of

Formación

• This non-tenure track position emphasizes teaching Physics and Astronomy to science and non-science majors.
• ABD candidates may be considered but must complete their dissertation by Aug 16, 2027.
• Experience in outreach and community engagement is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Teach 15 semester credit hours per semester (lectures and labs) in Physics and Astronomy.
• Engage in departmental, university, and professional committees and community outreach.
• Maintain face-to-face instruction with regular campus presence.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Outreach experience

Educación

PhD in Physics

ABD eligible

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Mathematics And Physics

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 Physics 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.

This is a non-tenure track, fixed term (3 years) faculty position with possibility of renewal dependent on performance and/or departmental/institutional needs.

Primary duties will include teaching 15 semester credit hours (lectures - 3 credit/course, and labs -2credit/course) per semester of introductory lectures and laboratories in Physics and Astronomy for both science and non-science majors.

Duties also include providing service on departmental, university and professional committees, initiatives, and community outreach activities, particularly advancing the disciplines and recruitment efforts in the Department of Mathematics and Physics.

This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The Department of Mathematics and Physics offers BA, BS and MS degrees in Mathematics and BA with a major in Mathematics with grades 7-12 certification degree programs including a fully online certificate program that emphasizes applied data analysis, statistical modeling, and ethical communication.

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold as earned doctorate degree in Physics, or in a closely related discipline.
• ABDs will also be considered, but applicants must have earned a doctorate on or before August 16, 2027.
• We strongly encourage candidates with previous teaching experience in Physics and Astronomy at a similar institution.
• Experience in outreach and community engagement is preferred.

Benefits and Additional Pay

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.

Security Sensitive Employment

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 Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.