Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences – 3 Positions
The department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at
Brownsville (UTB) announces the opening of three tenure-track positions in
Environmental Toxicology, Cell/Molecular Biology, and Genomics/Population
Genetics. Selected candidates are anticipated to join the department in Fall
2014 at the Assistant Professor rank. This is a unique opportunity to join a
young and expanding department located in one of the fastest growing,
culturally diverse regions in the nation situated minutes from Padre Island,
Laguna Madre, and the Gulf of Mexico. The Department of Biological Sciences
offers degrees at the B.S. and M.S. level and is expanding its marine
biology and graduate programs. By Fall 2015, UTB will be fully merged with
UT Pan American in Edinburg as UT Rio Grande Valley, making it one of the
largest minority educational institutions in the U.S. with a combined
undergraduate enrollment of over 30,000. We are especially interested in
candidates whose research has broad applications to coastal settings
integrating undergraduate research and training. Selected candidates will be
expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their general field
of study and additional courses as necessary to support the needs of the
department. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas
Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history
record information.
Qualifications: Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Biological
Sciences or related field, postdoctoral experience, a strong publication
record, and demonstrated potential to establish an extramurally-funded
research program.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the
position is filled.
Application Procedure: Download and complete a faculty application at
www.utb.edu/ba/hr/employment. Submit a letter of interest specifically
stating the position to which you are applying; curriculum vitae; statement
of teaching philosophy; statement of research interests; copies of three
relevant publications; and contact information of three professional
references. Submit application materials to:
Office of Human Resources
The University of Texas at Brownsville
451 East Alton Gloor - Brownsville, Texas 78526
(956) 882-8205 – Fax (956) 882-7476
