Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas (UNT), a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Carnegie R1 Research University, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Microbiology, with an emphasis on microbiome research as it pertains to organism health and interactions with the environment. The faculty member will contribute to and collaborate with ongoing basic and applied research programs within the Department, as well as the College of Science’s Health Sciences cluster-hire initiative. Exceptional candidates with significant experience at the Assistant Professor level, or equivalent, may be considered for hire at the Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain external funding to support a vibrant research program and participate in our growing undergraduate and graduate degree programs. They are expected to help foster student growth by mentoring undergraduate and graduate research and effectively teaching courses in their area of expertise. The successful candidate will contribute to a strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research at UNT by interacting with diverse faculty, staff, and students within and between departments and institutes at the university, including members from the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI) and the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI). This position will complement recent hires in microbiology, biochemistry, environmental science, and health-related fields in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNT.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Biology, Microbiology or a related field.
• Postdoctoral or equivalent experience in microbiome research.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3-year postdoctoral or equivalent experience in microbiome research.
• A proven record of or propensity to obtain external funding to support an active research program.
• A growing record of scholarship and publication in high-impact journals appropriate to the applicant’s field of study.
• An academic record demonstrating the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and collaborate with ongoing basic and applied research programs within the Department.
• Contribute to the College of Science’s Health Sciences cluster-hire initiative.
• Obtain external funding to support a vibrant research program.
• Participate in our growing undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Foster student growth by mentoring undergraduate and graduate research.
• Effectively teach courses in their area of expertise.
• Contribute to a strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research at UNT by interacting with diverse faculty, staff, and students within and between departments and institutes at the university, including members from the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI) and the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI).

Benefits

• Competitive and commensurate compensation with qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
• ORP Eligible retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree