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Assistant Professor in MICROBIAL GENETICS

The University of Texas - Pan American (UTPA) Department of Biology seeks to fill a tenure track, Assistant Professor Position beginning fall 2010 in MICROBIAL GENETICS (Job Vacancy #F09/10-19). Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be reviewed. A PhD in a relevant field is required; postdoctoral experience is preferred. The area of research is open but we are especially interested in research with an emphasis on bacterial or fungal genetics with ties to environmental science. This position provides opportunities for an enthusiastic candidate to develop their own research program and teach introductory courses, advanced existing courses (e.g., Microbial Genetics and Biological Writing), and Master’s level biology courses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop courses in their area of interest/expertise, conduct externally-funded research, and participate in new degree programs (e.g., B.Sc. in Environmental Science). The Biology Department at UTPA welcomes new research activities, research collaborations among its faculty, and is committed to quality research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. UTPA is located in a region of unusual biological diversity and interest, the subtropical Rio Grande Valley, near the Gulf of Mexico. UTPA is the tenth largest university in Texas with undergraduate enrollment over 18,000 students and is developing initiatives to become the premier research institution in South Texas. Lab space, salary, and start-up funds are negotiable. Information on the UTPA Biology Department can be found at www.utpa.edu/dept/biology/.

Applications should be sent as e-mail PDF attachments via email by clicking Apply Now below.

Complete applications consist of a cover letter stating the vacancy number, CV describing research and teaching experience, statements of teaching and research interests, and three reference letters sent separately. Please do not send publication reprints.

Applications should be addressed to: Microbial Genetics Search, ℅ The Office of the Dean, (please find full mailing address below by clicking View Contact Details).

Review of applications will begin on December 14, 2009. Materials received after that date will not be considered.

UTPA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. This position is security-sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code 51.215(c) and Texas Government Code 411.094(a)(2) which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory grade on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).