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Assistant Professor - Microbiology Biological Sciences
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| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Assistant Professor - Microbiology Biological Sciences |
| Department | UNT-Biological Sciences-121100 |
| College/School | College of Science |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | The Department of Biological Sciences, one of four departments in the College of Science, has over 40 faculty, 175 graduate and 3,000 undergraduate students. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, and Organismal- environment interactions. We offer Bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Forensic Science, and Master’s and Ph.D, degrees in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science. We measure our success by the success of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to society. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with Hispanic- or Minority Serving Institutions (HSI/MSIs) and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Microbiology with an emphasis on Microbial Genomics. The successful candidate will use modern approaches in microbial systems and have the skills to work independently as well as in collaborative groups. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain external funding to support a vibrant research program in their discipline, engage in mentoring undergraduate and graduate research, and effectively teach courses in their area of expertise, which will include microbiology, microbial genomics, and allied subjects. The faculty member is also expected to participate in relevant regional, national, and international research communities within their disciplines. The successful candidate will interact with diverse faculty, staff, and students within and between departments at UNT, including members from the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI: http://aeri.unt.edu) and the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI: http://bdi.unt.edu), contributing to a strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research at UNT. The faculty member will have an interest in and will participate in our growing undergraduate (https://biology.unt.edu/undergraduate-programs) and graduate (http://biology.unt.edu/graduate-programs) degree programs and is expected to help foster student growth along with other faculty members through instruction and research. UNT is a Hispanic-serving and Minority-serving public research university with a Research 1 (R1) Carnegie classification enrolling over 47,000 students annually. The Department of Biological Sciences, one of four departments in the College of Science, has over 40 faculty, 175 graduate students, and 3,000 undergraduate students. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, and Organismal Biology. We offer Bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, and Medical Laboratory Sciences, and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science. We measure our success by the success of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to society. |
| Minimum Qualifications | The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in Biological Sciences or a related field with postdoctoral experience. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Preference will be given to applicants with: |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
| Area of Specialty | Microbiology with an emphasis on Microbial Genomics |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
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| Posting Number | F1324P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, sample publications (up to 3), a list of names and contact information of 3 references, a statement of current research interests and future trajectories (2-page limit), and a statement on teaching philosophy (1 page). For questions, contact Dr. Brian Ayre (brian.ayre@unt.edu ), search committee chair. Review of applicants will begin on 10/16/23. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/75989 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) |
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