Assistant Professor of Biology

University of North Texas - Dallas
United States, Texas, Dallas
7300 University Hills Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 25, 2025
Title: Assistant Professor of Biology Employee Classification: Asst Professor Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences Department: DAL-Natural Sciences-514140 Job Location: Dallas Salary: Commensurate with experience. FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. 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Position Overview The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Biology, beginning Fall 2025. This tenure-track position is being offered at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to participate in continued development of the UNT Dallas Department of Natural Sciences, which offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemistry, and has plans to launch a Master's degree in Biotechnology in Fall 2026. We are particularly interested in student-centric, innovative, and energetic candidates who can help lead the development of UNTD's Department of Natural Sciences through program development, student recruitment, and community outreach. We seek an experienced leader and Biology generalist who can contribute to the Biology program by teaching a range of biology and health-related bioscience courses. This new faculty member is expected to develop an active research program with undergraduates and will also be responsible for advising student organizations and developing courses and programs. The Department of Natural Sciences is well equipped for teaching and scholarship and will be moving into a state-of-the-art, 115,000 square foot Science Building in Fall 2025. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Biology or other closely related field by start date Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching Experience in teaching first-year Biology and Biology for non-science majors Experience in teaching a range of core biology courses such as Cell Biology, Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Physiology, Microbiology, Ecology, Evolution and associated Laboratory courses, as well as upper-level courses based on area of expertise Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and team-building communication skills Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Expectations for tenure-track faculty at UNTD include excellent teaching, research, and service, resulting in contributions equivalent to a four-course load each semester. This workload expectation can be fulfilled through a combination of teaching, high-quality research and scholarship, service, and program development. Faculty are also expected to participate in such service activities as curriculum development, student recruiting and advising, program assessment, and committee leadership. Preferred Qualifications * Demonstrated research productivity. * Experience or willingness to teach Biochemistry, General Chemistry, and/or Chemistry for non-science majors * Experience supervising undergraduate research students * Experience in curriculum development and developing interdisciplinary degree programs * Experience in building and supervising student organizations * Experience in developing and implementing service learning and experiential learning in curricular and co-curricular settings * Academic experience serving a wide range of student populations. Required License/Registration/Certifications Not applicable. Job Duties: Work Schedule: According to academic schedule. Driving University Vehicle: No Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit CV; letter of application outlining the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; contact information for at least three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts to https://careers.untsystem.edu/unt-dallas/home/. Statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and student evaluations are encouraged to be submitted as optional materials. Questions can be directed to Dr. Muhammed Yousufuddin at myousuf@untdallas.edu. Virtual interviews of semi-finalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to present a job talk and teaching demonstration. Apply by March 17, 2025 for best consideration. Position will remain open until filled. Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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