Assistant Professor of Instruction - General Science

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Instruction - General Science

Job Posting Number

2027064APF

Job Location

San Marcos

College/Division

College of Science and Engineering

Department/School

Biology

Position Description

The Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, promotion-eligible, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction position beginning in fall 2027. We seek a dedicated educator with demonstrated excellence in teaching to support the undergraduate Biology and teacher preparation programs. The successful candidate will primarily teach face-to-face content courses in general science, both earth and life science, for pre-service elementary education majors. Additional teaching responsibilities may include introductory majors and non-major elementary education courses. The candidate will contribute to departmental and university service through participation in meetings, committees, and other activities as assigned by the Department Chair.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in biology (or closely related life science field) by the position start date.
• Demonstrated experience teaching life sciences (e.g., biology) or earth science (e.g., geology).
• Demonstrated experience implementing evidence-based science teaching practices and instructional strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching undergraduate biology or general science courses.
• Experience teaching science at the PK-12 level.
• Experience preparing or mentoring pre-service science teachers.
• Experience collaborating with PK-12 science teachers.
• Expertise in science pedagogy, curriculum development, instructional assessment, and evidence-based teaching practices.

Application Procedures

For full consideration, please submit the following items by December 6, 2026. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/59039.

• Cover letter emphasizing your qualifications for this position, up to 2 pages.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
• Student and/or peer evaluations of teaching, up to 2 pages (if available).

As part of the application, you will be asked to provide contact information for three academic references with knowledge of your experience and skills in teaching. Please provide the names and email addresses for these references in the “List of References” section of the employment application.

The candidate selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

08/16/2027

Posting Date

11/05/2026

Review Date

12/06/2026

Close Date

12/06/2026

Open Until Filled?

No

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

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Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.

Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.