Asst Professor


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UNT System Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title Asst Professor
Department UNT-Biological Sciences-121100
College/School College of Science
Job Location Denton
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
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Department Summary 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, 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.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Summary 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:
  • Obtain funding to support a vibrant research program in cell biology and to engage undergraduates and graduate students in research
  • Be able to teach courses such as Cell Biology, aspects of general biology, and specialized courses in their areas of expertise
  • Participate in regional, national, and international research communities.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Preferred Qualifications 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.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements Ability to communicate
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Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do 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.

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Posting Number F982P
Special Instructions to Applicants 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), 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 (jag@unt.edu), Search Committee Chair.
All qualified applicants, including those from underrepresented populations, are encouraged to apply.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/64484
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