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Posting Information

Position TitleNontenure Faculty Pool - Department of Biology

Job Posting Number2025058NTL

Job LocationRound Rock, San Marcos

College / DivisionCollege of Science and Engineering

Department / SchoolBiology

Position Description

TheDepartment of Biology (https : / / www.bio.txst.edu / ) seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary / nontenured faculty to teach.

Temporary / nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis.

Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental / school need. Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and / or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.

This posting is for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer2026 semesters.

Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration as the need arises.

Positions are subject to availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Biology or a closely related life science field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Application Procedures

The department will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered : https : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 52713

Interested applicants should submit the following materials :

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Teaching Philosophy

Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to :

David Lemkedl10@txstate.edu| (512) 245-3364

Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666.

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

Type of PositionTemporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

Posting Date05 / 19 / 2025

Review Date05 / 31 / 2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

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.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks / cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https : / / www.hr.txst.edu / talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.

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

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provideacceptable documentationverifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities : Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Linkhttps : / / jobs.hr.txstate.edu / postings / 52713

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