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

1. Earned Ph.D. in microbiology, virology, molecular biology, genomics, or related area
2. Record of peer-reviewed research publications in relevant fields, such as microbiology, microbiomes, or metagenomic analyses related to aquatic systems
3. Postdoctoral or relevant professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Strong molecular genetics and bioinformatics skills
2. Record of external grant funding to support research
3. Evidence of successful supervision and mentoring of students and/or postdocs
4. Record of teaching at the collegiate level
5. Research experience in microbiology complementing the strengths of the College of
Science and Engineering

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)
• Contact information for 3-5 professional references (provided in the reference letter section of the application)

Questions about the position should be addressed to Dr.
David Rodriguez, Department of Biology, Texas State University, 601 University Dr., San Marcos,
TX 78666 (drdz@txstate.edu; 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
11/11/2024

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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