The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) announces the opening of an Assistant Professor position to join the department in Fall 2015, pending budget approval. We are especially interested in candidates with a research focus in Environmental Toxicology; however, we also encourage applications from exceptional candidates whose expertise falls under broader categories. Candidates whose research can take advantage of UTRGV's unique biogeographical location and subtropical terrestrial and coastal ecosystems, and who can integrate undergraduate research and training into their research program will be viewed with particular favor. Faculty members are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their general field of study and additional courses as necessary to support the needs of the department, develop a research program that attracts extramural funding, and provide service. This is a unique opportunity to join a young and rapidly expanding department located in one of the fastest growing, culturally diverse regions in the nation. The Department of Biological Sciences offers B.S. degrees in Biology and Marine Biology, and a M.S. in Biology. UTRGV will be officially inaugurated in the Fall 2015, making it one of the largest minority educational institutions in the U.S. with an undergraduate enrollment of over 30,000 students. Composed of the current University of Texas at Brownsville (UTRGV East Campus) and the University of Texas - Pan American in Edinburg (UTRGV West Campus), UTRGV is expanding to include additional resources, such as a medical school. The primary appointment for this position will be at the East Campus. Located in the Rio Grande Valley, a subtropical region of unusually high biological diversity, the East Campus is situated minutes from Padre Island, Laguna Madre, and the Gulf of Mexico. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Information on East Campus can be found at: http://www.utb.edu/vpaa/csmt/biology, West Campus at http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/daa_home/cose_home/biology_home, and the new UTRGV at www.utrgv.edu.
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field, postdoctoral experience, a strong publication record, and demonstrated potential to establish an extramurally funded research program that uses contemporary methods to address questions in the biological sciences. Candidates should submit: 1) a letter of interest specifically stating the position to which they are applying; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) a statement of research interests; and 5) contact information for three professional references. Apply at: https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/3524. Due date for applications is March 23, 2015. Incomplete applications or applications received after the due date will not be considered. UTRGV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. UTRGV is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women. We encourage applicants to describe previous activities mentoring minorities, women, or other members of underrepresented groups. This position is security-sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code §51.215(c) and Texas Government Code §411.094(a) (2). All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates on the short list. Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Position is pending budget approval. -- -- Karl S. Berg Assistant Professor Biological Sciences University of Texas One West University Blvd Brownsville, TX 78520 956-882-5049 [email protected]
