Assistant Professor of Instruction Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology

Assistant Professor of Instruction Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology

Job Posting Number: 2026115NTL

Position Description

The Department of Biology invites applications for a full time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction position. We seek an experienced and dedicated instructor to offer lecture courses and to coordinate lab classes in anatomy and physiology, and microbiology, for pre-health and pre-nursing students beginning in Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental and university meetings, committees and service activities, and to assume other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Biology. This position is promotion-eligible but non-tenurable.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in biology or a closely related life science field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Previous teaching experience in microbiology and anatomy and physiology classes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in college or university-level teaching as instructor of record in introductory biology courses.
• Proficiency in the use of instructional technology.
• Experience coordinating multiple laboratory classes and managing teaching assistants.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date: 05/31/2026
Open Until Filled? No

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56947

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56947 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.