Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
Field: Physiology
Appointment: 9-month
Start Date: Fall 2025 (or negotiable)
The Department of Biology at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Physiology. We seek a colleague with postdoctoral experience who will establish a vigorous, externally funded research program and demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach upper-division undergraduate Physiology and contribute to graduate (M.S.) courses
- Mentor master’s students and supervise thesis research
- Develop an independent, extramurally funded research program in the candidate’s area of expertise
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in physiology or closely related discipline
- Postdoctoral research experience
- Demonstrated record of research productivity, collaborative science, and grantsmanship
- Evidence of effective teaching and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
- Research interests that complement existing departmental strengths in neurobiology, genomics, ecology, microbiology, and molecular biology
Institutional Highlights UT Tyler is an R2 doctoral university (high research activity) and the highest Carnegie-classified institution in East Texas. Faculty have access to the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) and core facilities at UT Austin. The Department of Biology offers B.S. and M.S. degrees and is housed on a scenic 200-acre campus.
Application Instructions Applicants should submit a single PDF containing:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of interest
- Contact information for three professional references
Upload the combined file at the “resume” prompt during the online application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.