Nontenure Faculty Pool - Department of Biology

Job Opportunities at Texas State University Nontenure Faculty Pool
- Department of Biology Position Title

Nontenure Faculty Pool
- Department of Biology

2026145

NTL

San Marcos

College of Science and Engineering

Biology

The Department of Biology seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach. Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental/school need.

Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration as the need arises.

Positions are subject to availability of funds.

• An earned doctorate in Biology or a closely related life science field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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

The department will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• A letter of Teaching Philosophy.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

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

Temporary Full‑Time or Part‑Time

06/24/2026

06/01/2027

05/31/2027

No

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Certain positions, including those with clinical responsibilities, require compliance with health, immunization, and other requirements mandated by affiliated clinical agencies. Employment and continued assignment in such roles are contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre‑employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings.

Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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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…