Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

West Texas A&M University, a Member of The Texas A&M University System located in Canyon, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track 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 candidate's 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 candidate's 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 in 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 peer-reviewed 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 pre-medical, and more generally, a pre-healthcare 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:

• 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

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.