Job Description

Position Information
Assistant Professor of Instruction

The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Chemistry in the College of Sciences invites applications for two Assistant Professors of Instruction, with a focus on biochemistry teaching.

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. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.


College of Sciences (COS)

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 Chemistry

The UT San Antonio Department of Chemistry is a vibrant and comprehensive academic unit offering B.A. and B.S. degrees in Chemistry (approved by the American Chemical Society), along with a B.S. degree in Biochemistry (accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry. Our vision is to be a leading department of chemistry that promotes scientific literacy through innovative research and cutting-edge educational advances, including exciting collaborations within and beyond UT San Antonio. Our dedicated faculty members pursue various research areas and are committed to the university’s mission of discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement, and public service. Currently, the department is home to 420 undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors, 58 graduate students, and 32 faculty members.

Salary Range: $54,000 for a 9 month contract, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications

Job Type: Full Time


Position Summary

The successful candidates will teach undergraduate biochemistry courses, including both lecture and lab components. This non-tenure track or Fixed-Term Track (FTT) position offers a dynamic teaching environment, with the majority of the workload focused on instruction (90%) and a small service component (10%). Importantly, there is no research requirement. UTSA offers a prestigious Professor of Instruction career ladder with opportunities for promotion, making this an excellent career path for dedicated educators. Please note that this position is not a pathway to a tenure-track role.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or a closely related field of study.
Demonstrated interest in STEM education (participation in workshops, guest lecturing in courses, etc.).
This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications

2 years of teaching experience, as an instructor of record (not as a graduate teaching assistant) in Biochemistry at the collegiate level.
Experience using evidence-based and/or active learning teaching methods.
Advanced training or work experience in Biochemistry.
Advanced training in STEM Education.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following:

A letter of interest describing the applicant’s professional experience, highlighting any work in Biochemistry, including previous lecture and teaching laboratory experience.
A current curriculum vitae.
A teaching statement (2-page limit).
Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.