Lecturer of Biological Sciences (Anatomy & Physiology)

St. Mary's University of San Antonio, a private, Catholic and Marianist university invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure line position in the Department of Biological Sciences at the rank of Lecturer beginning August 2026. We are seeking a life scientist with teaching expertise at the university level to teach Anatomy and Physiology I & II lectures and labs for primarily nursing and exercise & sports science (EXSS) majors, and other courses in the department as needed. The successful candidate will have a full teaching load of four sections (lectures and labs) each semester.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Biological Sciences or related life science discipline
• Experience teaching undergraduates at the university level
• Ability to engage students using best-practice, evidence-based pedagogy
• Ability to effectively use the university's LMS and instructional technologies to organize coursework and support student success

Responsibilities:

• Teach four sections (lectures and labs) per semester with a primary teaching responsibility of Anatomy and Physiology I and II lectures and labs for nursing and EXSS students
• Work collaboratively with biological sciences, EXSS, nursing, and other department faculty to achieve standard curriculum outcomes
• Teach other courses in biological sciences as assigned
• Faculty mentoring and academic advising for students in the department
• Engage in service at the department, school, University, and community levels
• Contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission (https://marianistuniversities.org/)

About the Department

The Department of Biological Sciences (https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/department/biology/) currently employs 15 full-time faculty and serves ~200 undergraduate majors. Class sizes in the department are small with an average student-faculty ratio of 17:1. The department is active in research and opportunities for collaborations and professional development are abundant. Faculty are invested in positively impacting students' lives through strong mentorship, exemplary teaching and commitment to community and industry engagement.

About the University

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

About San Antonio

San Antonio, the 6th largest city in the nation, is located in south-central Texas and is one of the top ten fastest-growing cities in the country with the San Antonio-Austin corridor described as the "New Major Metropolis" by major news media. With around 1.5 million residents, it has experienced extensive growth in population, economic development and workforce development. San Antonio (https://www.sanantonio.gov) is home to The Alamo and other Spanish missions, the famous River Walk lined with cafes and shops, the Tower of the Americas which overlooks the city, and many other cultural and artistic attractions.

To apply:

For more information, visit the university web site at www.stmarytx.edu or contact Dr. Veronica Contreras-Shannon, Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, vcontrerasshann2@stmarytx.edu or 210-431-4324.

Applicants should electronically submit the employment application available at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Along with the employment application, for full consideration, please also submit the following items via ApplicantPro: 1) a cover letter detailing interest in the position and a description of teaching and professional development goals, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) copies of graduate transcripts, and 4) statement of teaching philosophy. Please arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Dr. Veronica Contreras-Shannon at vcontrerasshann2@stmarytx.edu.

Electronic submission of applications and all other materials is strongly encouraged. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a strong benefits package. Any offer of employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.