Job Summary:

West Texas A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System located in Canyon, Texas, invites applications for an Instructor position in Biology. This full time (9 month) position at West Texas A&M University involves teaching 15 Adjusted Contact Hours [ACH]) per semester. Teaching duties will include existing courses in the freshman biology sequence for majors and non-majors, or if needed, certain upper-level courses. The successful candidate will be expected to advise General Biology majors and perform other duties, as required by the department.

Work Performed:

Teach lecture courses in the freshman Biology program, including General Biology I & II for majors and non-science majors.
May teach lectures and/or labs in upper-level courses as needed.
Hold regular weekly office hours and communicate as needed with students and faculty.
Serve as academic advisor for General Biology majors and other majors as needed in the Department of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences.
Meet with prospective biology students during campus visits.
Necessary Qualifications:

An earned M.S. in Biology or related area from an accredited institution.
Willingness to teach freshman biology and other courses as needed.
Willingness to contribute 15 adjusted contact hours (ACH) per semester.
Willingness to serve as academic advisor to General Biology majors, and other majors as needed.
Excellent organizational, technological, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability and skills in leadership, mentoring, and building teamwork.
Demonstrated experience with a track record of excellence in teaching freshman and upper-level biology courses.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants may apply at jobs.wtamu.edu.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

Letter of interest or cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching.
Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
Three professional references
Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

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/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits