Department of Biology at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) invites
applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor
rank, beginning in Fall 2019. The focal areas for these hires are molecular
biology and aquatic ecology - further details are provided below.
The following conditions are relevant to both positions: Candidates must
have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, and mentorship of student
research. Preference will be given to individuals with postdoctoral
appointments, experience mentoring students, and a record of grantsmanship and
peer-reviewed publication. Salary is based on a 9-month contract, and
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Participation in outreach and
service is expected, including involvement with program assessment and
appropriate student organizations. The individuals hired for either position
must maintain a research program that involves undergraduate and M.S. students,
and results in peer-reviewed publications. Applications must be received
before 5 November 2018 in order to receive full consideration.
For the position in molecular biology:
At the time of hire, the successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in the
biological sciences with experience in molecular genetics and genomics. The
successful applicant will teach courses in introductory biology, cell biology,
genetics, and molecular biology, and upper-/graduate-level courses in the
applicant’s area of expertise. The ability to teach a physiology course is
desirable. Collaboration with faculty within and external to the department
is encouraged; opportunities also exist to mentor M.S. students in the
department's biotechnology program.
Applications must be made through SFA's Human Resources website at the
following URL:
http://careers.sfasu.edu/hr/postings/3507
For the position in aquatic ecology:
At the time of hire, the successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in the
biological sciences with an emphasis in field-based aquatic biology. The
successful applicant will teach courses in introductory biology, general
ecology, limnology/aquatic biology, and upper-/graduate-level courses in the
applicant’s area of expertise. Collaboration with faculty within and external
to the department is encouraged.
Applications must be made through SFA's Human Resources website at the
following URL:
http://careers.sfasu.edu/hr/postings/3442
SFA is a regional comprehensive university located in Nacogdoches, Texas, a
growing city of ~33,000 people located in the Pineywoods region of the eastern
portion of the state. The campus is within convenient driving distance to
three national forests and three metropolitan areas. Facilities within the
department include a greenhouse and herbarium, an animal care facility, and
entomology and vertebrate collections. Equipment available to support research
includes an electron microscope facility, a molecular core facility, and a
fleet of trucks and boats.
Stephen F. Austin State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity. SFA is committed to achieving excellence
through cultural diversity. The university encourages applications and/or
nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Stephen J. Mullin, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Biology
SFA Box 13003
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3003
tel: 936.468.3601
