Posted: 07-Oct-23

Location: Nationwide

Salary: Open

Internal Number: R-066788

The Department of Natural Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Biology with expertise in Cellular or Developmental Biology beginning fall 2024. As tenure-track members of the Biology team at a rapidly growing, aspirational university, faculty are expected to pursue external funding and actively publish in their area of expertise. This position requires a willingness to mentor undergraduates and graduate students in our growing Masterâ™s program. Teaching responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory instruction in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, and related areas at the undergraduate and graduate level. In addition, the candidate is expected to periodically contribute to the teaching of 1000-level courses such as Attributes of Life Systems (General Biology I) and Organismal Biology (General Biology II). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop facilities for an aquatic model system and, as an active researcher and PI, will also take part in graduate student mentorship and development of the growing and expanding graduate program. The current teaching load for faculty with active research programs is 3/3.

Part of the world-renowned Texas A&M University System and established as a stand-alone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, the University offers 37 undergraduate degrees and 19 graduate degrees to more than 7,700 students. The University holds the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation and is one of only 30 higher education institutions in the U.S. to have received theâ¯Seal ofâ¯Excelencia â¯certification fromâ¯Excelenciaâ¯in Education for its support of Latino student success. More than 77 percent of A&M-SA students identify as Hispanic, and approximately 60 percent are the first in their family to attend college. A&M-SA is a military-embracing institution. In December 2022, the University heralded aâ¯new partnership with Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) and University Health (Bexar County, Texas Health System). The affiliation agreement brings three nationally recognized entities together to co-create and expand education pathways and research opportunities in high-demand health sciences disciplines, especially in a historically underserved region.

Responsibilities:

• Teach the equivalent of 18 course credits per academic year (3/3 teaching load) in Cellular Biology, Developmental Biology, or related courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.

• Equip and manage a new research laboratory.

• Pursue external funding and develop a research program at A&M-SA that results in tangible products.

• As part of an involved Biology Program team, provide service at the program, department, college, university, community, and professional levels.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. from an accredited university in Biology or related field.

• The ability to perform service and committee work at the program, department, college, university, community, and professional levels.

• A commitment to mentorship of undergraduate and masterâ™s students in research.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Two-years of postdoctoral experience.

• Research involves use of an organismal model system.

• Demonstrated experience with contemporary instructional technologies, distance learning platforms, and video conferencing tools.

• Evidence of mentoring undergraduate and or graduate students in biology-related research

• Awareness and understanding of the needs of a non-traditional, first-generation student body.

• Experience with high-impact educational practices such as writing intensive courses, service or experiential learning, and undergraduate research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to complete tasks and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

• Ability to interact all students.

Application Process:

Applicants must complete the application/faculty form as well as upload a letter of interest and their curriculum vitae on our employment system:

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