Visiting Instructor – Biological Sciences

About the role

Tarleton State University seeks a Visiting Instructor for the Department of Biological Sciences on its Fort Worth campus. This nine‑month, non‑tenure‑track appointment focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing to departmental service.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and laboratory sessions, including general education core curriculum.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, and papers.
• Engage students through active‑learning techniques, fostering critical thinking and hands‑on experiences.
• Provide academic support via office hours, feedback, and mentorship.
• Participate in departmental committees, student recruitment, and mentoring of new faculty.

Required profile

• Earned master’s degree (or 18 graduate‑level credit hours) in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with students, staff, and faculty.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of biological sciences sufficient for graduate‑level instruction.
• Capability to maintain security and integrity of critical laboratory and infrastructure systems.