Academic Professional Track: Lecturer
Texas A&M University - Faculty
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Texas A&M University - Faculty is hiring an Academic Professional Track: Lecturer. Texas A&M University's Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, academic professional track Lecturer position with a 9-month academic appointment, starting August 1, 2026. This teaching-intensive role (90%) includes service expectations (10%) and offers opportunities for advancement. The primary purpose is to provide high-quality biology instruction to undergraduates at the Higher Education Center in McAllen.
Key focus areas include Teach introductory and upper‑level biology courses, Develop and update course materials and assessments, and Employ student‑centered teaching approaches.
Successful candidates bring Ph.D. In Biology. Important skills include Student-Centered Approaches. Preferred (not required): Biology Instruction.
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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 [email protected].
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