Visiting Instructor - Biological Sciences
About the role
withcontaining the descriptive text (excluding boilerplate like immigration info? Actually immigration info is part of posting but maybe not part of role description; but we need to preserve all substantive information. Immigration info is substantive but maybe not part of role; but we can include it under About the role or separate? The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Immigration info is not exactly those; it's about visa sponsorship. It's substantive. Should we keep? It's about visa sponsorship and restrictions. It's not boilerplate. So we should keep it. However, we might place it under a separate section? There's no heading for immigration. Could include in About the role paragraph. - Responsibilities: Essential Duties And Responsibilities list. We'll output
Responsibilities
with- each bullet.
- Requirements: Minimum Requirements (education, experience). Also Other Requirements (hazardous materials). Could combine under Requirements. We'll include
Requirements
with- for each bullet.
- Qualifications: maybe same as Requirements? But we have "Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities". That could be Skills section. Also "Minimum Requirements" is Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content.
We have:
- Minimum Requirements (education, experience) -> could go under Qualifications.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities -> Skills.
- Other Requirements (hazardous materials) -> maybe Requirements.
- Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience*** -> This is vague, not specific; we should not create Pay section because it's not specific (commensurate with experience). The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It says "Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***" which is not specific; we should not create Pay section.
- Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations... This is schedule info. It's specific enough? It gives typical hours. Could create Schedule section. The instruction: include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). Here we have specific: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. That's specific enough. So we can create Schedule section.
- Benefits: Not mentioned. No benefits specifics. So omit Benefits.
- Pay: Not specific; omit.
- About the role: we have descriptive paragraphs.
- Responsibilities: list.
- Requirements: maybe combine Minimum Requirements and Other Requirements? Or separate? We'll put Requirements heading with both education/experience and other requirements (hazardous materials). Could also split but better to keep few sections.
- Skills: Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Schedule.
Now we need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must include all details from posting except boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). We need to remove application instructions (the part about "Application Procedure", "Employment Applications Must Include", etc). Also remove Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer line. Also remove immigration info? It's not boilerplate but it's about visa sponsorship; it's substantive. Should we keep? It's not listed as boilerplate to remove. It's important info. We'll keep it maybe under About the role or a separate note. Since we don't have a heading for visa, we can include in About the role paragraph.
We must also remove duplicated lines. There's a line of underscores etc. We'll ignore.
Now craft HTML.
We need to include all substantive info from description paragraphs: The first paragraph about Tarleton State University, mission, etc. Then the paragraph about four distinct campuses, Stephenville, etc. Then the paragraph about important immigration information (the presidential proclamation, fee, etc). Then the paragraph about This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track appointment... etc. Then the Essential Duties And Responsibilities list. Then Minimum Requirements etc. Then Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities. Then Other Requirements (hazardous materials). Then Compensation line (we will omit because not specific). Then Application Procedure etc (remove). Then Review of applications will begin... (remove). Then Anticipated start date Fall 2027. (This is substantive; maybe include under About the role or Schedule? It's about start date. Could be part of About the role. We'll include in About the role paragraph.) Then Official transcripts must be received... (remove as application instruction). Then All positions are security-sensitive... (remove as boilerplate? It's about background check; could be considered legal/EEO? Might be considered boilerplate but it's substantive about security sensitivity. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is legal/security-sensitive; might be considered legal boilerplate. Safer to remove? It's not explicitly listed but could be considered legal. I'd remove it to be safe. Also "Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer." remove.
Thus we keep: description paragraphs, immigration info, appointment details, responsibilities, minimum requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities, other requirements (hazardous materials), anticipated start date.
Now format.
About the role: combine paragraphs into one
maybe multiple
s. We'll put multiple
under the heading. Responsibilities:
- each bullet.
Requirements: combine Minimum Requirements (education/experience) and Other Requirements (hazardous materials) maybe as two
- or one list with items. We'll do
- for each.
Skills: Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: we can make
- each bullet.
Schedule:
with work hours info. Now ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Let's extract text. About the role paragraphs: "Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Visiting Instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further. At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond." Immigration info paragraph: "Important Immigration Information A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate." Appointment details paragraph: "This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track appointment for one academic year, based on Tarleton’s Fort Worth campus in Fort Worth, Texas, with the potential for annual renewal. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, mentor undergraduate students, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution." Note: Work hours already included; we will later put schedule. Now Responsibilities list (Essential Duties And Responsibilities): We need to capture each bullet: - Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum. - *Will be designated as a co-instructor until the master’s degree is awarded. - Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc. - Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning. - Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring. - Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities. - Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement. - Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies. - Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement. - Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty. Note: The bullet with asterisk maybe formatting; we keep text. Now Minimum Requirements: "Required Education and Experience: Earned masters degree or 18 hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited university.Excellent written and oral communication skills in English." We can split into two items: Earned masters degree or 18 hours in the teaching discipline from an accredited university. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Now Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: "Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner." We can split into three items. Now Other Requirements: "This position has potential access to Hazardous Materials: Labs and requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system." We can keep as one item. Now Schedule: from appointment details: "Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs." We'll put that in Schedule section. Now Anticipated start date Fall 2
- each bullet.
Schedule:
- for each.
Skills: Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: we can make
- each bullet.
Requirements: combine Minimum Requirements (education/experience) and Other Requirements (hazardous materials) maybe as two
- for each bullet.
- Qualifications: maybe same as Requirements? But we have "Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities". That could be Skills section. Also "Minimum Requirements" is Qualifications? The instruction: Use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content.
We have:
- Minimum Requirements (education, experience) -> could go under Qualifications.
- Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities -> Skills.
- Other Requirements (hazardous materials) -> maybe Requirements.
- Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience*** -> This is vague, not specific; we should not create Pay section because it's not specific (commensurate with experience). The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It says "Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***" which is not specific; we should not create Pay section.
- Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations... This is schedule info. It's specific enough? It gives typical hours. Could create Schedule section. The instruction: include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). Here we have specific: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. That's specific enough. So we can create Schedule section.
- Benefits: Not mentioned. No benefits specifics. So omit Benefits.
- Pay: Not specific; omit.
- About the role: we have descriptive paragraphs.
- Responsibilities: list.
- Requirements: maybe combine Minimum Requirements and Other Requirements? Or separate? We'll put Requirements heading with both education/experience and other requirements (hazardous materials). Could also split but better to keep few sections.
- Skills: Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Schedule.
Now we need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must include all details from posting except boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). We need to remove application instructions (the part about "Application Procedure", "Employment Applications Must Include", etc). Also remove Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer line. Also remove immigration info? It's not boilerplate but it's about visa sponsorship; it's substantive. Should we keep? It's not listed as boilerplate to remove. It's important info. We'll keep it maybe under About the role or a separate note. Since we don't have a heading for visa, we can include in About the role paragraph.
We must also remove duplicated lines. There's a line of underscores etc. We'll ignore.
Now craft HTML.
We need to include all substantive info from description paragraphs: The first paragraph about Tarleton State University, mission, etc. Then the paragraph about four distinct campuses, Stephenville, etc. Then the paragraph about important immigration information (the presidential proclamation, fee, etc). Then the paragraph about This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track appointment... etc. Then the Essential Duties And Responsibilities list. Then Minimum Requirements etc. Then Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities. Then Other Requirements (hazardous materials). Then Compensation line (we will omit because not specific). Then Application Procedure etc (remove). Then Review of applications will begin... (remove). Then Anticipated start date Fall 2027. (This is substantive; maybe include under About the role or Schedule? It's about start date. Could be part of About the role. We'll include in About the role paragraph.) Then Official transcripts must be received... (remove as application instruction). Then All positions are security-sensitive... (remove as boilerplate? It's about background check; could be considered legal/EEO? Might be considered boilerplate but it's substantive about security sensitivity. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is legal/security-sensitive; might be considered legal boilerplate. Safer to remove? It's not explicitly listed but could be considered legal. I'd remove it to be safe. Also "Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer." remove.
Thus we keep: description paragraphs, immigration info, appointment details, responsibilities, minimum requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities, other requirements (hazardous materials), anticipated start date.
Now format.
About the role: combine paragraphs into one