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

Location

College Station, TX

Open Date

4/24/2025

Position ID

161236

Description

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for one full-time, Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure Track) faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment beginning August 18, 2025. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Lecturer, depending on qualifications. This position is defined as a teaching position, but it may include service work, such as participating on a committee, as deemed appropriate by the department head. Responsibilities for this position include undergraduate teaching in genetics and molecular biology lecture and laboratory classes, plus service to the department, and university, as necessary. Resources: Texas A&M University is a public, land-grant institution with many high-quality academic units conducting research in the field of biochemistry and biophysics across the life sciences. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, benefits and an office within the Biochemistry and Biophysics Building at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in genetics, molecular biology, or a related field is required. Prior teaching experience and familiarity with laboratory instruction is desirable. Other required qualifications listed are 1) a demonstrated excellence in teaching, 2) enthusiasm to work in an interdisciplinary program involving faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, 3) laboratory, computer and communication skills, and 4) an ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted online at apply.interfolio.com/166623. Applicants are asked to submit: 1) a cover letter with a statement of the applicant's suitability for the position, 2) a comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, 3) a two-page Personal Statement of your teaching philosophy, including plans for teaching lecture and lab courses, plus willingness to occasionally serve on a committee, and 4) contact information for five expert individuals who can provide a critical evaluation of the applicant's qualifications for the position. Review of applications will begin June 30, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Any questions should be address by email to Dr. Chavela Carr, Instructional Professor and Associate Head, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 77843-2128, Email: bcbpsearch@ag.tamu.edu

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.