Assistant Faculty of Instruction – Introductory Biology and Clinical teaching faculty

Assistant Faculty of Instruction – Introductory Biology and Clinical Teaching Faculty

Location:

San Marcos, College of Science and Engineering, Department of Biology.

The Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, promotion-eligible but non-tenure assistant professor of instruction position. The successful candidate will teach face‑to‑face lecture courses for freshman biology majors, non‑majors biology, and related courses as needed; serve as Director of the B.S. Biology and Education (Life Science teaching certification) undergraduate program; teach an upper‑level life‑science pedagogy course; coordinate clinical teaching faculty and supervise field placements;

and collaborate with the College of Education to support shared students. The candidate will also participate in departmental and university meetings, committees, service activities, and other duties as assigned by the Chair.

• An earned doctorate in biology (or a closely related life‑science field).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Previous teaching experience in biology (or a closely related life‑science field).

• Demonstrated excellence as an instructor of record in large‑enrollment introductory biology (or a closely related life‑science field).
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technologies.
• Experience as an instructor or supervisor in an educator‑preparation program.
• Experience teaching at the secondary level and/or collaborating with secondary science teachers.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted. For full consideration submit the following by May 15, 2026:

• Cover letter emphasizing qualifications for this position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

Provide contact information for three academic references in the ‘List of References’ section of the application. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree‑granting universities.

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, reference checks, and employment eligibility verification.