Texas Tech University Department of Biological Sciences is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Microbial Genetics.

Cell biologist The successful candidate is expected to establish an innovative, extramurally-funded research program in cell biology that complements and enhances the existing research capability in the department. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong track record of productivity in cellular and molecular biology research that may include some combination of live cell imaging, genetics, biochemistry, or systems biology approaches. The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to collaborate with departmental colleagues working on diverse systems including non-model organisms, as well as with investigators in the larger One Health research community at TTU. Mentoring of graduate students is expected. Primary teaching responsibilities include participating in the teaching rotation of Cell Biology and Cell Biology Laboratory, a core curricular component of our Biology, Microbiology, and Cell and Molecular Biology majors, as well as developing graduate course(s) in the candidate’s area of specialty. Service at the department, college, and university levels commensurate with career stage is also expected.

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Texas Tech University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a 5-star Campus Pride Index Premier Campus, a First-Gen Forward Advisory Institution, and is committed to inclusive excellence (Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion). The Department of Biological Sciences has resolved to increase faculty diversity and create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive department at all levels.