Assistant Professor of Microbiology
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Department of Biology in the College of Science at the University of Texas (UT) at Arlington ( ) invites applications for a Tenure-Track faculty position in Microbiology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek to expand our strength in developing ground-breaking research in Microbiology. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to microbial pathogenesis and physiology antibiotic resistance microbial genetics host-microbe interactions synthetic biology systems microbiology food microbiology and the impact of microbes on environments. Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and should demonstrate strong promise for acquiring extramural grant funding and potential for producing high quality research and scholarly or creative achievements that advance the field. New faculty will further contribute to the UTA community through high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to engage undergraduate and graduate (Masters and Ph.D.) students from various backgrounds and experiences effectively. Start-up funds salaries and teaching loads are highly competitive and successful candidates will have opportunities to apply for generous state funds with which the University and Department has had considerable success. This position is expected to start September 1 2026.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in research teaching and service and will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses build and lead a team of student researchers implement a program of externally funded research that yields top-tier publications and contribute to professional service within UTA and the external community.
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements for this position include: (1) a Ph.D. or equivalent in one of the disciplines noted above or a related discipline that aligns with a focus on microbiology; (2) a strong publication record or potential in the field of expertise; (3) strong research program with existing external funding or potential for funding; and (4) commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
The Department of Biology in the College of Science at the University of Texas (UT) at Arlington ( ) invites applications for a Tenure-Track faculty position in Microbiology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek to expand our strength in developing ground-breaking research in Microbiology. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to microbial pathogenesis and physiology antibiotic resistance microbial genetics host-microbe interactions synthetic biology systems microbiology food microbiology and the impact of microbes on environments. Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and should demonstrate strong promise for acquiring extramural grant funding and potential for producing high quality research and scholarly or creative achievements that advance the field. New faculty will further contribute to the UTA community through high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to engage undergraduate and graduate (Masters and Ph.D.) students from various backgrounds and experiences effectively. Start-up funds salaries and teaching loads are highly competitive and successful candidates will have opportunities to apply for generous state funds with which the University and Department has had considerable success. This position is expected to start September 1 2026.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be committed to excellence in research teaching and service and will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses build and lead a team of student researchers implement a program of externally funded research that yields top-tier publications and contribute to professional service within UTA and the external community.
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements for this position include: (1) a Ph.D. or equivalent in one of the disciplines noted above or a related discipline that aligns with a focus on microbiology; (2) a strong publication record or potential in the field of expertise; (3) strong research program with existing external funding or potential for funding; and (4) commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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