Asst Prof

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology is seeking applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor whose research focuses on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts. Applicants with expertise in the use of mammalian models are especially desirable.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology or related life science
• Minimum of 1 yr Postdoctoral research experience or the equivalent
• Research Productivity commensurate with experience
• Prior teaching experience desirable
• The Department is broadly interested in candidates whose research focuses on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts, using state-of the field approaches.
• Applicants with expertise in the use of mammalian models is especially desirable
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Two-page research plan
• One to two-page statement of teaching philosophy
• Three letters of recommendation emailed directly to [email protected]

Nice To Haves

• teaching in areas of expertise (Microbiology)
• the transformation of research concepts and ideas into research design.
• Skills in: Teaching undergraduate and graduate students, student mentorship, research area of expertise (Microbiology, host-microbe interactions), and experience in service to their discipline.
• Ability to: Direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information

Responsibilities

• Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Microbiology and related areas.
• Develop an independent research program that will provide avenues for grant funding.
• Mentorship of undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Productivity in scholarship, as measured by publications or other creative venues.
• Assist the Biology Department with multiple undergraduate academic issues including departmental committee assignments, advising of undergraduate majors, and departmental decisions made by all faculty.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Opportunities exist to participate in externally funded student training programs (RISE, MARC, Bridges, BRAiN, and AMP).
• Opportunities exist to participate in faculty development programs such as the NM-INBRE and U54 PARC programs.

What This Job Offers

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