Assistant Professor of Instruction

Posting Information

Position Title Assistant Professor of Instruction Job Posting Number 2026083

NTL

Job Location San Marcos College/Division College of Science and Engineering Department/School Chemistry and Biochemistry Position Description

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of Instruction, with primary teaching duties in general chemistry, coordination of chemistry laboratories, and curriculum development. Depending on area of expertise, additional teaching opportunities are possible. This position begins in Fall 2026, with full consideration given to candidates who apply before March 13, 2026. The Assistant Professor of Instruction is a non-tenured faculty position that is promotion eligible.

Annual reappointment is contingent on satisfactory annual performance evaluations and continued departmental/university teaching needs.

Successful candidates will teach at the Texas State University campus in San Marcos, Texas.

Required Qualifications

* A minimum of a master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.

* Strong academic background in one or more of the following areas: general chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or a closely related field.

* Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses as the instructor of record.

* Ability to instruct large enrollment sections (100+).

* Previous experience coordinating and developing curriculum for undergraduate laboratories.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

To ensure full consideration please submit the following:

* Cover Letter.

* Curriculum Vitae.

* Letter of Teaching Philosophy.

* Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to department chair Dr. Soumitra Basu, tcp
79 or associate chair, Dr. Wendi David, wd11. Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666.

Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Type of Position Full-Time Proposed Start Date 08/16/2026 Posting Date 02/25/2026 Review Date 03/13/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Legal Notices

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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