Academic Professional Track; Non-Tenure): Lecturer

Position: Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Lecturer
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Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure):
Lecturer

Chemistry

Location

McAllen, TX

Open Date

5/4/2026

Position

181492

Description

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University is seeking applications for a full-time, academic professional track (non-tenure) position at the rank of Lecturer. This is a 9-month, full time position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026 for the  academic year with a possibility of renewal beyond that period.

Teaching responsibilities will include instruction at the undergraduate level in general chemistry and organic chemistry, including lecture and laboratory instruction. Faculty are responsible for teaching and overseeing their own instructional labs, with laboratory technicians providing support for setup and materials procurement. The selected candidate, while assigned wholly to the McAllen campus, will collaborate with faculty within the Department of Chemistry and the College of Arts and Sciences at both the McAllen and College Station campuses, engaging in cross-campus efforts that support curricular alignment, instructional continuity, and student success.

In addition to their teaching, the successful applicants will have a strong commitment to undergraduate chemistry education and student success. All appointees are expected to be committed to teaching of the highest quality. The successful applicant will be based at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center (HECM) At McAllen, in south Texas.

This position plays a key role in supporting the continued growth of the Public Health and Biomedical Sciences programs at the HECM and in providing both general chemistry and sophomore-level organic chemistry coursework to students completing their full four-year degree in McAllen.

Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center McAllen (HECM) offers the chance to live and work in one of Texas's fastest-growing and most dynamic regions.

As a teaching-focused campus, HECM emphasizes high-quality instruction and values faculty who are passionate about student success. Serving a student body that is majority first-generation with an average student-to-faculty ratio of about 12:1 across most majors, faculty here enjoy close student engagement and meaningful opportunities for impact.

Qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field. We seek candidates with demonstrated interest in teaching and student mentorship who will thrive in a teaching-focused, student-centered environment

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online at  All applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable and two confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted online.

Review of applications will begin on May 10, 2026, but will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the search should be directed to Lin Zhu , Ed Lee at edlee or David Powers, Associate Department Head .

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has a Dual Career Program.