Instructional Assistant Professor - Organic Chemistry

The Department of Natural Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio invites applications for a full-time Instructional Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry, starting no later than Fall 2026. Successful candidates demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate chemistry courses, including lecture and laboratory components. They show commitment to student-centered teaching and evidence-based instructional practices in STEM fields.

Teaching responsibilities include lecture and laboratory instruction in organic chemistry and entry-level courses, with a 4/4 load equaling 24 course credits per year. Faculty actively engage in chemistry curriculum development to achieve ACS accreditation, student success initiatives, and recruitment activities. Enhancing success in foundational courses is a university priority.

Chemistry is the newest degree program offering BS, BA, and BS with teacher certification degrees. The department provides hands-on, interdisciplinary experiences in Biology, Chemistry, and Water Resources Sciences & Technology. It prepares students for workforce entry, graduate, or professional programs.

As part of the Texas A&M University System, A&M-SA is a Hispanic-Serving Institution serving over 8,000 students, mostly Hispanic and first-generation. The university is growing toward R-2 research classification with new health sciences partnerships. Faculty contribute service to department, college, university, community, and profession.