Assistant Professional (Teaching) Professor, Chemistry

Job Title Assistant Professional (Teaching) Professor Chemistry

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College of Science - Physical and Environmental Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Corpus Christi Texas

Job Type Faculty

Job Description

The Chemistry Program at Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a nine-month non-tenure track Assistant Professional (Teaching) Professor of Chemistry to begin Fall 2026. This is a renewable position subject to performance and departmental needs. The major responsibility of this position will be to teach undergraduate courses primarily Organic and General addition the faculty hire will be expected to coordinate undergraduate chemistry teaching laboratories supervise teaching assistants and oversee curriculum reform efforts. The successful candidate would ideally have significant experience and/or a demonstrated interest in improving chemistry undergraduate (Organic and General Chemistry) and possibly graduate curricula (Advanced Organic Chemistry).

The Chemistry Program is part of the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (PENS). It offers both undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) degrees in the fall of 2026 the program will become a separate department known as the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution with a solid academic reputation renowned faculty and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island on the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Chemistry or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses.

• Experience in curriculum design and management of undergraduate laboratory courses.

• Experience in training and management of teaching assistants.

• Commitment to fostering a collaborative academic community.

TO APPLY:

1. A letter of application addressing the listed qualifications

2. A statement of teaching philosophy and interests

3. A current and detailed curriculum vitae

4. Contact information for three professional references (names addresses titles phone numbers and email addresses)

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

Application deadline: January 2nd 2026

Position start date: August 2026

For more information please contact: Dr. Patrick Larkin Search Chair Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority