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Academic Professional Track: Lecturer

Biology

Location

McAllen, TX

Open Date

7/3/2026

Position ID

185295

Description

The Department of Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences, Texas A&M University, invites applications for a full-time, academic professional track (non-tenure) position with a 9-month academic appointment with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Applicants will be considered for the title of Lecturer. This position is teaching-intensive (90%) and includes expectations for service (10%). It is a renewable position with opportunities for advancement, progressing from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer.

The purpose of this position is to provide high-quality biology instruction to undergraduates at the Higher Education Center in McAllen. In particular, the department has needs in its two-course Introductory Biology series, upper-level courses in Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology, and writing-intensive courses (BIOL 111, 112, 319, 320, 401, 402, 403). For course descriptions, go to: https://www.bio.tamu.edu/undergraduate-programs/.

More information about McAllen

McAllen is a vibrant, dynamic, and rapidly growing community that offers a thriving arts and culture scene, featuring numerous museums, galleries, and live music venues. Located in the Rio Grande Valley, this area provides a low cost of living, a safe environment, and cultural regionality, making it an ideal place to live. Additionally, McAllen is a popular destination for birdwatchers, attracting visitors from around the world to observe its numerous array of bird species. Texas A&M University at McAllen is dedicated to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in biology or a closely related field. To support the Department of Biology's undergraduate teaching mission, preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching biology at the undergraduate level. Experience teaching lower and upper-level courses using student-centered approaches that promote student success is desirable.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter outlining relevant experience (related to the qualifications), a curriculum vitae, a personal statement that includes philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable, and contact information for three references. Application materials must be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/187938.

Questions about the position may be directed to ljean@bio.tamu.edu.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolios 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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