Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Biology & Chemistry

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Biology and Chemistry at Texas A&M International University seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure-track, 9-month position) in the area of molecular biology to begin Fall 2022. Primary duties include teaching introductory and upper level courses for the biology program. We desire candidates with a research focus on immunology, cell biology, computational biology, genetics or bioinformatics. Candidates must have a strong commitment both to teaching and to developing a research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students. Previous teaching experience and ability to acquire extramural funding is desirable. Experience as a teaching assistant will be considered.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must hold an earned doctorate in Biology with a specialization in molecular biology. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment.

Other Information:

TAMIU is a growing university of over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant bi-lingual, bi-cultural city with a population of about 250,000 on the U.S./Mexico border. For more information, visit www.tamiu.edu . For faculty, TAMIU offers competitive salaries and a benefits package covering health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid parental leave. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered by the university.

Application Procedure:

Review of applications will begin on November 1st and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will be given priority. To apply for consideration please fill out an application on the Workday webpage https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/ and attach the following materials: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) description of research, (4) description of teaching philosophy, (5) unofficial graduate transcripts and, (6) names and contact information (address, e-mail, phone) of three professional references.

If you have any questions, please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Monica Mendez, at [email protected] or 956-326-2590.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience " has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Be sure to include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Description of Research
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• A list of at least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial Transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

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