Assistant Professor - School of the Sciences-Biology

Assistant Professor - School of the Sciences - Biology (10742)

Employer Description

TWU is the nation's largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022).

Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu

Texas Woman's University - Denton Campus

Division: School of the Sciences - Biology

Title: Assistant Professor of Biology

TO APPLY:

Please submit the following items with your application

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. One page Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. One page Research Statement

5. Copy of graduate transcripts

6. Contact information for three references (name, address, email, phone number).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Division of Biology at Texas Woman's University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an appointment starting in Fall 2025. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2024. Candidates should be engaged in innovative biological research and have a clear vision for building an impactful research program with potential for extramural funding that includes both undergraduates and graduate students. We are particularly interested in strong candidates who wish to study molecular mechanisms of important biological processes and who will complement our existing strengths. Areas of specialization that are particularly desirable include, but are not limited to:

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Neurobiology

Signal Transduction

Gene Expression

Protein Translation

Microbiology & Infectious Disease

Immunology

Developmental Biology

Metabolism

Stem Cell Biology & Regeneration

Ecology

Computation

Successful candidates will also have teaching experience and a desire to teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses. Biology is one of the largest divisions in the School of the Sciences at TWU with over 500 undergraduate majors and 65 graduate students in MS, PhD, and Professional Science Masters (PSM) programs. The Division of Biology is well equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, and modern research laboratories are housed in the Scientific Research Commons. TWU takes pride in interdisciplinary programs and is committed to fostering new collaborations across education, nursing, health science and basic science departments. The Division of Biology contributes significantly to the mission of the University through scholarly endeavors, engagement of students, and outreach to the community and profession.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:

Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. It is a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Military Friendly School. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000, prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theater companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the benefits of employment

at TWU is available at https://twu.edu/humanresources/prospective-employees/.

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.