Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title
Open Rank Professor in Aquatic Microbiology
Job Posting Number
2025034TTL
Job Location
San Marcos
Department
Biology
Position Description
The Department of Biology at Texas State University invites applications for a tenured or tenure track position in Aquatic Microbiology. We are seeking qualified applicants specializing in the study of the microbiomes of aquatic resources (e.g., natural marine, freshwater, or estuarinaquatic ecosystems, municipal water or wastewater systems, aquaculture or agricultural water sources and runoff, desalination plants, recreational resources, or urbanized waterways) by leveraging emerging genetic/genomic technology and bioinformatics.
The successful candidate will engage in university-wide collaborative initiatives to strengthen our research and mentoring efforts in emerging areas of microbial genomics, metagenomics, and biodiversity discovery. The candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program involving students that complements the strengths of our faculty and to teach in their area of expertise (e.g., microbiology, bioinformatics, genetics).
The selected candidate will be assigned the appropriate rank based on college and university rules and policies.
This position is subject to the availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
At the Assistant Professor level:
• Earned Ph.D. in microbiology, virology, molecular biology, genomics, or related area
• Record of peer-reviewed research publications in relevant fields such as microbiology, microbiomes, or metagenomic analyses related to aquatic systems
• Postdoctoral or relevant professional experience
At the Associate Professor level:
• Earned Ph.D. in microbiology, virology, molecular biology, genomics, or related area
• Record of peer-reviewed research publications in relevant fields such as microbiology, microbiomes, or metagenomic analyses related to aquatic systems
• Postdoctoral or relevant professional experience
• Minimum of five years of university-level teaching and research experience
• Record of external grant funding to support research
• Evidence of a nationally-recognized research program
• Evidence of successful mentoring of graduate students and/or postdocs
At the Full Professor level:
• Earned Ph.D. in microbiology, virology, molecular biology, genomics, or related area
• Record of peer-reviewed research publications in relevant fields such as microbiology, microbiomes, or metagenomic analyses related to aquatic systems
• Postdoctoral or relevant professional experience
• Minimum of ten years of university-level teaching and research experience
• Record of past and current grant funding to support research
• Evidence of a nationally- and internationally-recognized research program
• Evidence of successful mentoring of graduate students and/or postdocs
Preferred Qualifications
At the Assistant Professor level:
• Strong molecular biology and bioinformatics skills
• Research experience in microbiology complementing the research strengths of the department
• Record of teaching at the collegiate level
• Record of grant funding to support research
At the Associate Professor level:
• Strong molecular biology and bioinformatics skills
• Research experience in microbiology complementing the research strengths of the department
• Documented record of excellence in teaching at the collegiate level
At the Full Professor level:
• Strong molecular biology and bioinformatics skills
• Research experience in microbiology complementing the research strengths of the department
• Documented record of excellence in teaching and service at the collegiate level
Application Procedures
Only applications received through Texas State University's website will be considered:
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50377To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by January 15, 2025:
• Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications (1 page)
• Curriculum Vitae with separate sections for peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed publications
• Statement of research interests (max. 2 pages)
• Teaching statement describing philosophy, experience, and approach to mentoring (max. 2 pages)
• PDFs of 3-5 peer-reviewed publications most relevant to the position
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
Questions about the position should be addressed to:
Dr. David Rodriguez, Department of Biology
Texas State University
601 University Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666
(Email: drdz@txstate.edu Phone: 512-245-1012)
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting institutions.
Proposed Start Date
Fall 2025
Posting Date
12/05/2024
Review Date
01/15/2025
Close Date
01/15/2025
Open Until Filled?
No
EEO/AA Statement
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
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https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50377
