Posting Information
Position TitleNontenure Faculty Pool-Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Job Posting Number2027039NTL
Job LocationSan Marcos
College/DivisionCollege of Science and Engineering
Department/SchoolChemistry and Biochemistry
Position Description
TheDepartment of Chemistry & Biochemistry (https://www.txst.edu/chemistry.html) 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 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 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:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58335.
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,tcp79@txstate.eduor associate chair, Dr. Wendi David,wd11@txstate.edu. 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 PositionTemporary Full-Time or Part-Time
Proposed Start DateFY 2027
Posting Date09/14/2026
Review Date06/30/2027
Close Date05/31/2027
Open Until Filled?No
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Record Checks and Verifications
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.
Eligibility for Employment
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provideacceptable documentationverifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitiousRun to R1strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact-advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58335
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