Lecturer Position
Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences
School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University
Position
The Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment. Additionally, if enrolment trends necessitate, teaching duties may be required during the 10-week summer session for extra compensation. The occupant of this position will be expected to devote up to 100% effort to teaching. This is a renewable position with an opportunity for advancement in the lecturer track going from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer.
Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities will focus on delivering writing-intensive courses that are discipline specific to the Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) undergraduate students. The BIMS program—one of the largest majors at Texas A&M University—is designed to give students a strong foundation in the biomedical sciences that allows them to pursue professional and graduate school programs, as well as careers in biomedical fields.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold at least a B.S. in a field relevant to the biomedical sciences. An advanced degree in science journalism or a related discipline, while not required, would be highly desirable. Candidates should have a clear record of undergraduate teaching excellence, a strong familiarity with the delivery of writing-intensive course instruction, and a passion for teaching.
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.
About Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is the oldest public institution of higher education in Texas and one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic universities. Nearly 73,000 students are enrolled in the university’s academic colleges and schools. Texas A&M University is located in Bryan–College Station, a vibrant, dynamic community that offers culture, arts and entertainment, job opportunities, and overall quality of life. The community’s low cost of living is advantageous to the student and general populations, making it an ideal place to live.
Application Process
All qualified candidates are invited to apply. Applicants must submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a statement of prior teaching experience, responsibility, and philosophy; and names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references, by clicking this link http://apply.interfolio.com/143833
Review of applicants will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2024, but an earlier date may be negotiable. For further information about this position, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Kevin Curley at kcurley@cvm.tamu.edu.