Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Lecturer Biology Location McAllen, TX Open Date 6/16/2025 Position ID 162201 Description The Department of Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences at the Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM), Texas A&M University, invites applications for a full-time, academic professional track (non-tenure) position with a 9-month academic appointment beginning August 1, 2025. 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. 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 region provides a low cost of living, a safe environment, and cultural diversity, making it an ideal place to live. Additionally, McAllen is a popular destination for birdwatchers, attracting visitors from around the world to observe its diverse 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 related field. Preference will be given to those with experience teaching undergraduate-level biology and/or scientific writing courses. Additional experience with student-centered teaching approaches that promote student success and support the undergraduate teaching mission of the Department of Biology is desirable. Application Instructions For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter that outlines relevant experience (related to the qualifications), a curriculum vitae, a personal statement to include 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/167500 Please direct any questions about this search to Dr. James Erickson ( jerickson@bio.tamu.edu ) or Dr. Asha Rao ( arao@bio.tamu.edu ), chairs of the search committee.