Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology

Employee Classification: Assoc Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values 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 University of North Texas Health 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 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.

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Department Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences, one of four departments in the College of Science, has over 50 faculty, 3,000 undergraduate and 125 graduate students, and 30 postdoctoral fellows and research scientists. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, 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. Further information about the department may be found at biology.unt.edu.

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 Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas (UNT), a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Carnegie R1 Research University, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Microbiology, with an emphasis on microbiome research as it pertains to organism health and interactions with the environment. The faculty member will contribute to and collaborate with ongoing basic and applied research programs within the Department, as well as the College of Science’s Health Sciences cluster-hire initiative.

Exceptional candidates with significant experience at the Assistant Professor level, or equivalent, may be considered for hire at the Associate Professor level.

The successful candidate will be expected to obtain external funding to support a vibrant research program and participate in our growing undergraduate and graduate degree programs. They are expected to help foster student growth by mentoring undergraduate and graduate research and effectively teaching courses in their area of expertise.

The successful candidate will contribute to a strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research at UNT by interacting with diverse faculty, staff, and students within and between departments and institutes at the university, including members from the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI) and the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI). This position will complement recent hires in microbiology, biochemistry, environmental science, and health-related fields in the Department of Biological Sciences at UNT.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in Biology, Microbiology or a related field, and postdoctoral or equivalent experience in microbiome research.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with:
1) at least 3-year postdoctoral or equivalent experience in microbiome research,
2) a proven record of or propensity to obtain external funding to support an active research program,
3) a growing record of scholarship and publication in high-impact journals appropriate to the applicant’s field of study, and
4) an academic record demonstrating the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, copies of 3 - 5 sample publications, 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 and engagement of students (1 page limit).

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026, and continue until posting is filled.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Mauricio Antunes (View email address on ziprecruiter.com), search committee chair.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.