Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology

Job overview

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology role is onsite in Denton, TX. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and discipline; no numeric amount is specified. The position is in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas. The faculty member will build an externally funded microbiome research program focused on organism health and environmental interactions while contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The role also advances collaborative research and student development through mentoring and participation in departmental and college initiatives.

What you'll do

• Develop an externally funded microbiome research program
• collaborate with basic and applied research programs and the College of Science Health Sciences cluster-hire initiative
• teach courses in the area of expertise
• mentor undergraduate and graduate research
• contribute to interdisciplinary research with university faculty, staff, and students.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant professor

associate professor

microbiology

microbiome research

full-time

denton tx

university of north texas

tenure-track

research

teaching

student mentoring

external funding

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement eligibility through the Optional Retirement Program (ORP).
• The posting refers applicants to the university benefits information.

About the employer

University of North Texas System is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.