Job Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Cell Biology. We encourage applicants with a research focus on cellular processes in any eukaryotic system. The faculty member will be expected to (a) obtain funding to support a vibrant research program in cell biology and to engage in undergraduates and graduate students in research; (b) be able to teach courses such as Cell Biology, aspects of general biology, and specialized courses in their areas of expertise; and(c) participate in regional, national, and international research communities.

The successful candidate must have (1) a doctorate degree in a life science or related discipline and postdoctoral experience; and (2) demonstrated success or potential for obtaining external funding to support an active research program. Preference will be given to applicants with (1) at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience, (2) a record of scholarship and publications in top-tier journals appropriate to the applicant’s field of study, and (3) an academic record demonstrating the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Faculty members in Biological Sciences interact with a diverse and congenial community of faculty, staff, and students within the Department. Some of our faculty collaborate with members of departments such as Chemistry and Bioengineering. You may also explore research opportunities in two UNT research institutes of excellence-- the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI: http://aeri.unt.edu) and the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI: http://bdi.unt.edu), both of which contribute to UNT’s strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research. Details about our growing undergraduate and graduate degree programs can be found at https://biology.unt.edu/undergraduate-programs and https://biology.unt.edu/graduate-programs.

UNT is designated a Carnegie Tier 1 (R1) institution, reflecting its high research activity. We are also a Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Minority-serving (MSI) public research university, which makes us eligible for certain educational and research programs. UNT’s 42,000 students constitute a highly diverse campus with a wide range of backgrounds and traditions. We welcome candidates who will appreciate and foster this diversity. The Department of Biological Sciences is one of four departments in the College of Science. The Department has over 40 full-time faculty, 175 graduate students, 3,000 undergraduate students, and 36 postdoctoral fellows and research scientists, and 13 Adjunct Faculty and Lecturers. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in areas including Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Plant Biology. We offer Bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Forensic Science, as well as Master’s and Ph.D. degree programs 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.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, up to three sample publications, a list of names and contact information of three references, a statement of research interests (≤ 2 pages), and a statement of teaching philosophy and advocacy for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA; ≤ 1 page). The latter statement should emphasize the candidate’s prior experience and vision for promoting IDEA at UNT. For questions, contact Dr. Pudur Jagadeeswaran ([email protected]), Search Committee Chair. Please visit the UNT posting to apply online for this position. https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/64484 Applicants from underrepresented populations are particularly encouraged to apply. The initial review of applications will begin on October 28, 2022.

The University of North Texas System is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable Federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System, including all of its component institutions, does 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.