Assistant Professor of Biology

Texas A&M University System • Canyon, TX

23h

About The Position

West Texas A&M University, a Member of The Texas A&M University System located in Canyon, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biology (Plant Biologist) (65% teaching, 35% research, 5% service). This full time (9 month) position at West Texas A&M University will include responsibilities in teaching (minimum of 9 ACH/semester), research, and service supportive of the Life Science Programs. Teaching duties will include existing or new courses within the successful candidate's area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly related to the area of plant taxonomy and botany. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in plant biology/ecology and be amendable to collaboration with other faculty on relevant projects; attract and secure extramural funding; publish in genuine peer reviewed journals; attend professional meetings; provide academic advisement to undergraduate and graduate students; engage students in research; and develop and deliver effective educational programs to the community.

Requirements

• An earned Ph.D. in Biology or related area from an accredited institution. ABD will not be considered.
• Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching related to the courses listed above.
• Willingness to teach 9 adjusted contact hours (ACH) per semester.
• Competency in research, as evidenced by publications (full citations) in genuine peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in seeking/obtaining funding (including documentation of awards and amounts).
• Excellent quantitative, computer, written, and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in instruction and mentoring of student research.
• An interest in and ability to teach botany and plant classification.
• Demonstrated experience in seeking/obtaining extramural funding (including documentation of awards and amounts).
• Demonstrated ability and skills in leadership, mentoring, and building teamwork.
• Experience in developing collaborative research with other scientists, research centers and/or agencies and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teaching selected undergraduate and graduate courses, such as General Biology, Botany, and Plant Classification with the possibility of developing new courses based on candidate's experience and expertise.
• Developing a dynamic research program by attracting new grants and opportunities that would allow undergraduate and graduate student participation.
• Conducting professional service for the institution, academic field, and community.
• Recruiting students for the undergraduate and graduate programs in Life, Earth, & Environmental Sciences
• Advising students on matters of degree plans, course scheduling, and other academic matters

Benefits

• The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year.
• Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees.
• The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour.
• Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System.
• Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.

What This Job Offers

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