"Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics"

Job Details

Job Title
Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics

Agency
Texas A&M International University

Department
Dept, Mathematics And Physics

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Laredo, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics 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 non-tenure track faculty position as an instructional assistant professor of physics in the Department of Mathematics and Physics of the University effective Fall 2026. Primary duties will include teaching 15 semester credit hours (lectures- 3 credit/course, and labs - 2credit/course) per semester of introductory lectures and laboratories in Physics and Astronomy for both science and non-science majors. Duties also include providing service on departmental, university and professional committees, and community outreach activities, particularly advancing the disciplines and recruitment efforts in the Department of Mathematics and Physics. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The Department of Mathematics and Physics offers BA, BS and MS degrees in Mathematics and BA with a major in Mathematics with grades 7-12 certification and minor degree programs in Applied Physics and Mathematics. The minor in Physics currently consists of 20 SCH, 12 of which must be at the advanced level.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate degree in Physics, or in a closely related discipline. ABDs will also be considered, but applicants must have earned a doctorate before Fall 2026. We strongly encourage candidates with previous teaching experience in Physics and Astronomy at a similar institution. Experience in outreach and community engagement is preferred.

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 11/28/2025 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

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Runchang Lin, at rlin@tamiu.edu or 956-326-2569.