Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice, Department of Biology, Health, and the Environment

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 14560

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice

The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Science's Department of Biology, Health, and the Environment invites applications for the Assistant of Professor of Instruction or Assistant Professor of Practice to begin Spring

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility, and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education, and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine.

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College of Sciences

The College of Sciences (COS) at UT San Antonio fosters innovation and excellence through teaching rooted in research across seven departments and 30 degree programs. With more than 4,800 students and 280 faculty, COS offers a supportive environment that empowers learning, collaboration, and achievement. Our faculty are recognized nationally and internationally for their research and scholarship. Our college is closely affiliated with several leading research centers and institutes, including the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, the Brain Health Consortium, and the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery. Our research strengths range from atoms to galaxies, cellular health to planetary dynamics, and the mathematical and physical principles that connect them all. Through experiential learning and discovery, COS equips the next generation of scientific leaders.

Department of Biology, Health, and the Environment

The Department of Biology, Health, and the Environment embraces an interdisciplinary mission at the intersection of human, animal, plant, and environmental health, as well as our role in preparing students with interests in health careers. Its eight-research faculty, along with over fifty non-tenured faculty members, are recognized for both educational innovation and research excellence. We have 2,900 undergraduates working towards one of five bachelor's degrees: BS in Biology, BS in Pre-health Sciences, BS in Environmental Science, BA in in Environmental Studies, BS in Multidisciplinary Science (Grades 7-12 Certification). We have over 60 master's students working towards either an MS in Biology or MS in Environmental Science. Based on the Department's degree programs and research interests, we are building around the One Health paradigm.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in biology or environmental science. This position would have a baseline teaching requirement of 4 undergraduate or graduate lecture courses in the Biology, Health, and the Environment Department each semester. This position will be provided an office and desktop computer.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field (Assistant Professor of Instruction) or MS in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field (Assistant Professor of Practice).
• Experience teaching biology lectures and labs.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching biology and/or environmental science courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Application Process

To apply applicants must upload the following:

• Cover Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional experience, highlighting any work in the teaching.
• A current curriculum vitae.

Salary

Starting at $50,000 for a nine-month appointment (Fall and Spring semesters). Fixed-Term Track (FTT) faculty at UTSA are generally hired through renewable contracts. The primary contract would be for 9-months, with additional summer appointments (for teaching and administrative service) possible.

This posting will remain open until filled. Application review will begin immediately. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received.

This position is fully on campus, but may be assigned to teach both in-person and online courses. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.