Nontenure Faculty Pool - Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry - Full-time

Nontenure Faculty Pool - Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 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 will teach at the Texas State University campus in San Marcos, Texas. This posting is for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 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.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry
• Strong academic background in one or more of the following areas: general chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or a closely related field
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses as the instructor of record
• Previous experience coordinating and developing curriculum for undergraduate laboratories

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. To ensure full consideration please submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to department chair Dr. Soumitra Basu, [email protected] or associate chair, Dr. Wendi David, [email protected]. 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 Position

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

FY26

Posting Date

07/23/2025

Review Date

06/30/2026

Close Date

06/01/2026

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 from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Nontenure Faculty Pool - Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 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 will teach at the Texas State University campus in San Marcos, Texas. This posting is for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 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.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry
• Strong academic background in one or more of the following areas: general chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or a closely related field
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses as the instructor of record
• Previous experience coordinating and developing curriculum for undergraduate laboratories

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered. To ensure full consideration please submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to department chair Dr. Soumitra Basu, [email protected] or associate chair, Dr. Wendi David, [email protected]. 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 Position

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Proposed Start Date

FY26

Posting Date

07/23/2025

Review Date

06/30/2026

Close Date

06/01/2026

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 from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.