**Job Title**
Visiting Lecturer of Biology

**Agency**
Texas A&M International University

**Department**
Department of Biology & Chemistry

**Proposed Minimum Salary**
Commensurate

**Job Location**
Laredo, Texas

**Job Type**
Faculty

**Job Description**
Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) Department of Biology and Chemistry is seeking to appoint a Visiting Lecturer of Biology for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are searching for individuals passionate about teaching and service. Visiting Lecturers at TAMIU typically teach 15 credit hours per semester, though this may be adjusted based on departmental needs and approvals. Regular face-to-face attendance on campus and in the workplace is required. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to hands-on undergraduate biology education.

TAMIU is a comprehensive regional university within The Texas A&M University System, serving as a cultural and intellectual hub in a vibrant, multilingual, and multicultural community at the Gateway to Mexico. With a student body exceeding 8,000, TAMIU encompasses five colleges and schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences (including the Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing), and University College. Further information about the university can be found at www.tamiu.edu.

**Benefits**
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional compensation is available for summer teaching, contingent on enrollment. The university also provides financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, and may cover moving expenses in full or part.

**Required Qualifications**
– A Master’s Degree in Biology or a related field.
– Open research specialty.
– Prior teaching experience preferred (experience as a teaching assistant will be considered).

**Application Process**
The initial review of applications will commence on August 01, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following:
– A letter of interest detailing the candidate’s qualifications, teaching interests, experience, and philosophy.
– A current curriculum vitae.
– A statement of teaching experience and philosophy.
– Unofficial transcripts.
– Contact information for at least three current professional references.

Applications are to be submitted online at https://employment.tamiu.edu. For additional information, please contact Dr. Michael Kidd at michael.kidd@tamiu.edu or 956-326-2585.

**Instructions to Applicant**
During the application process, applicants have a single opportunity to enter the required information, upload documents, and submit their application. Changes or additional documents cannot be added after submitting the application. The section “My Experience” on the application portal includes an area for uploading files under Resume/CV.

Incomplete job application data can result in disqualification. Simply stating “See resume” is not an acceptable input in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and other information required by its procedures, including completion of a criminal history check.

TAMIU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

To apply, please visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Visiting-Lecturer-of-Biology_R-075796-1
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