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Assistant Professor in Microbial Genetics
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Position Number: 5283801
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor in Microbial Genetics

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position of microbial genetics to begin Fall 2025.

Position Description
The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position of microbial genetics to begin Fall 2025.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTUs strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Engage in the advancement of scientific knowledge through research and scholarship.
Publish in good quality peer-reviewed journals.
Present research at National and International meetings.
Submit grant proposals to external competitive funding agencies such as NSF and NIH.
Develop and deliver an up-to-date curriculum in Microbiology and Microbial Genetics
Provide individual support, feedback, and advice to undergraduate and graduate students.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate research students.
Serve on and direct Graduate Student committees.
Coordinate teaching with the departments curriculum goals.
Perform professional service by reviewing papers, grants, serving on editorial boards, etc.
Work with varied student populations at the undergraduate and graduate levels across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Service is a standard component of faculty efforts. Faculty are expected to become involved in Department/School/Area, College, and university committees over time and develop opportunities that allow participation on review panels and editorial boards and to referee journal articles.

TTU faculty are responsible for maintaining a safe environment in their research laboratories, offices, field sites, studios, classrooms and performance spaces. Through our Environmental Health and Safety program, the university provides faculty with a range of resources for promoting a culture of safety among their co-workers. Review of these safety expectations is to be a part of each annual faculty review.

File review will start on 8/12/24.

Required Qualifications

A PhD or comparable terminal degree in biology/microbiology/genetics or a closely related field is required.
A record of peer-reviewed research in any area of microbial genetics including metagenomics, microbial genetics, dynamics, and interactions.
Commitment to teach both general and specialized courses within microbial genetics.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
effective mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students in research
evidence of ability to secure external funding for research activities
evidence of ability to participate in successful collaborative research efforts
knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices
ability to foster accessible and inclusive learning environments
ability to effectively develop and teach general and specialized courses within their field
ability to engage individuals outside of academia in their work
ability to contribute to departmental, university, and professional service initiatives
at least one-year postdoctoral research experience

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.