Assistant Professor - Endocrinology/ Immunology

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

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Posting Title Assistant Professor - Endocrinology/ Immunology
Department UNT-Biological Sciences-121100
College/School College of Science
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible
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Department Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences is one of four departments in the College of Science and has over 45 faculty, 160 graduate students, and 2,800 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, Microbiology, 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.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with 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 the area of Endocrinology or Immunology with emphasis on studies of basic principles in cellular and molecular endocrinology (hormonal regulation of physiological homeostasis) or immunology (innate or adaptive immunity).  Of particular interest is research related to environmental impacts on immune or hormone systems, and their effects on organismal function.  The successful candidate will use modern research approaches, can employ model 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, engage in mentoring undergraduate and graduate research, and effectively teach courses in their area of expertise, which will include endocrinology or immunology, and allied subjects. The faculty member is also expected to participate in relevant regional, national, and international research communities within their disciplines. They will interact with diverse faculty, staff, and students within and between departments, 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. This position builds on recent hires in neurobiology, invertebrate biology, genomics, and cell biology as well as current searches in computational biochemistry/biology, microbial genomics, and epigenetics.  Additionally, the successful candidate can form collaborations with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the College of Public Health, and the UNT Health Science Center.  
Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in Endocrinology, Immunology, or a related field.
  • Postdoctoral experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Three (3) years postdoctoral experience in an aspect of endocrinology or immunology, or an allied field;
  • A proven record or propensity to obtain external funding to support an active research program;
  • A growing record of scholarship and publication in higher-tier journals in the applicant’s field of study; and
  • An academic record demonstrating potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching among a diverse student population.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements Ability to communicate
Area of Specialty Endocrinology/ Immunology
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
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Posting Number F1406P
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 pages), and a statement on teaching philosophy (≤ 1 page). For questions, contact Dr. Art Goven ([email protected]), search committee chair.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/77107
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