Assistant Professor of Biology
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Job Title
Assistant Professor of BiologyAgency
West Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Life Earth & Environmental SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Canyon TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
West Texas A&M University a Member of The Texas A&M University System located in Canyon Texas invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor position in Biology (Microbiologist) 65 teaching 30 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 candidates area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels particularly related to the area of microbiology. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in the area of microbiology 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.
Work Performed:
- Teaching selected undergraduate and graduate courses such as General Biology Microbiology and Applied Microbiology with the possibility of developing new courses based on candidates 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 including advising students enrolled I the premedical and other preprofessional programs.
Necessary Qualifications:
- 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 peerreviewed journals.
- Experience in seeking/obtaining funding (including documentation of awards and amounts). Excellent quantitative computer written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in instruction and mentoring of student research.
- An interest in and ability to teach general biology and microbiology.
- A willingness with associated relevant experience to take a lead position in directing a premedical and more generally a prehealthcare program directed toward advising and preparing students for placement in medical and other professional schools.
- 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.
Applicant Instructions:
We require the following:
- Letter of interest or cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research teaching and service as applicable
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
- Three professional references
Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents please contact WTAMU Human Resources at .
Texas law requires that males aged 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive highquality 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 1315 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits
For additional questions or information regarding this position please contact:
Search Committee Chair: Jason Yarbrough
Department: Life Earth and Environmental Science
Phone:
Email:
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
