Open-Rank Professor of Instruction/Professor of Practice Series- College of Sciences, Biology, Health & The Environment
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- San Antonio, TX, USA
- Apr 11, 2026
Job Description
Open-Rank Professor of Instruction/Professor of Practice Series- College of Sciences, Biology, Health & The Environment
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15230
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
Open-Rank Professor of Instruction or Professor of Practice Series
The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Sciences, Department of Biology, Health, and the Environment invites applications for multiple fixed-term, open-rank faculty positions in the Professor of Instruction or Professor of Practice series.
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.
Colleges of Sciences
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 Biology, Health, and the Environment
The Department of Biology, Health, and the Environment embraces an interdisciplinary mission at the intersection of human, animal, plant, and environmental health, as well as our role in preparing students with interests in health careers. Its eight research faculty, along with over fifty non-tenured faculty members, are recognized for both educational innovation and research excellence. We have 2,900 undergraduates working toward one of five bachelor's degrees. In Biology, BS in Health Sciences, BS in Environmental Science, BA in Environmental Studies, BS in Multidisciplinary Science (Grades 7-12 Certification). We have over 60 master's students working towards either an MS in Biology or an MS in Environmental Science. Based on the Department's degree programs and research interests, we are building around the One Health paradigm.
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Position Summary
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in biology or environmental science to support our BS in Biology, BS in Health Sciences, BS in Environmental Science, or BS in Environmental Studies. This position would have a baseline teaching requirement of 4 undergraduate or graduate lecture courses in the Biology, Health, and the Environment Department each semester. Faculty members teaching coordinated courses are expected to collaborate actively with colleagues and adhere to the parameters outlined in the teaching contract. This includes maintaining consistency in course content, assessments, and instructional practices to support the success of students and to promote a cohesive and effective learning environment for both students and faculty involved in the coordinated course.
Qualifications
- PhD in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field (Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Instruction) or MS in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field (Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Practice).
- An MD with relevant clinical experience may also be considered
- Experience teaching biology and/or environmental science lectures and labs.
- This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
Application Process
To apply, applicants must upload the following:
- Cover Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional Experience, highlighting any work in teaching.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- 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.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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