Assistant Professor of Biology

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Biology to begin Fall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu.

This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor (9-month faculty position). Primary duties will include teaching introductory and upper-level courses for the biology program, including Evolution, and building an independent research program that will include undergraduate and graduate students. A reduced teaching load is available to allow new hires to establish their research program at the university. Moreover, course buyouts are available tied to grant funding obtained by the faculty. Duties also include service to the department, college and university as needed. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The Department of Biology and Chemistry offers BA, BS and MS degrees in Biology and a BS in Chemistry. We currently serve ~800 undergraduate majors and ~30 graduate (Masters) students.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate in biology, or related field, with a specialization in evolution. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment. We strongly encourage candidates with a strong commitment both to teaching and to developing a research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students. We strongly encourage candidates with a background in quantitative, bioinformatics, biostatistics, and/or population genetics to apply. Ability to acquire extramural funding is desirable.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The first review of applications will be 11/10/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references
• A statement of research interests
• A statement of teaching philosophy

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Monica Mendez, at monica.mendez@tamiu.edu or 956-326-2590.