Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Lecturer
About the role
This is a full‑time, academic professional track (non‑tenure) Lecturer position, 9‑month (September to May) with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027 and possibility of renewal. The appointment is based at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center McAllen (HECM) in south Texas. The role supports the continued growth of the Public Health and Biomedical Sciences programs at HECM and provides general chemistry and sophomore‑level organic chemistry coursework for students completing their four‑year degree in McAllen. Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, HECM is a teaching‑focused campus that emphasizes high‑quality instruction, serves a student body that is majority first‑generation, and maintains an average student‑to‑faculty ratio of about 12:1.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate general chemistry and organic chemistry, including lecture and laboratory instruction.
- Oversee and manage instructional labs, with laboratory technicians providing support for setup and materials procurement.
- Collaborate with faculty in the Department of Chemistry and the College of Arts and Sciences at both the McAllen and College Station campuses to ensure curricular alignment, instructional continuity, and student success.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate chemistry education and student success.
- Maintain a commitment to teaching of the highest quality.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in teaching and student mentorship.
- Commitment to teaching of the highest quality.
- Ability to thrive in a teaching‑focused, student‑centered environment.
Schedule
9‑month appointment (September to May), full‑time.