Trinity University
Assistant Professor of Biology - Plant/Micro Biology
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Assistant Professor of Biology - Plant/Micro Biology
The Department of Biology at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a photosynthesis-related field of either plant biology or microbiology. Preference will be given to applicants with postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent). Teaching responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory for lower and upper division courses as well as courses in the University curriculum. Faculty in the Department are expected to develop an independent research program involving undergraduate students. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged and research programs are expected to serve the fundamental University mission to provide our undergraduate students experiential learning opportunities. Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. The Department of Biology serves our majors as well as a wide range of other majors across the university. We are unified in our commitment to a teacher-scholar model and provide high quality education and active undergraduate research and mentorship programs. Duties And Responsibilities Teaching: Successful candidates are expected to teach 9 credit hours of courses per semester. Research: Successful candidates are expected to develop a sustainable and vigorous research program involving and publishing with undergraduate students. Service: Successful candidates are expected to advise departmental majors and engage in Department, University, and professional service activities. Qualifications EDUCATION : Ph.D. in a biology-related field pertinent to the position. Experience : Post-doctoral experience or equivalent is preferred. Trinity University is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
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The Department of Biology at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a photosynthesis-related field of either plant biology or microbiology. Preference will be given to applicants with postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent). Teaching responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory for lower and upper division courses as well as courses in the University curriculum. Faculty in the Department are expected to develop an independent research program involving undergraduate students. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged and research programs are expected to serve the fundamental University mission to provide our undergraduate students experiential learning opportunities. Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. The Department of Biology serves our majors as well as a wide range of other majors across the university. We are unified in our commitment to a teacher-scholar model and provide high quality education and active undergraduate research and mentorship programs. Duties And Responsibilities Teaching: Successful candidates are expected to teach 9 credit hours of courses per semester. Research: Successful candidates are expected to develop a sustainable and vigorous research program involving and publishing with undergraduate students. Service: Successful candidates are expected to advise departmental majors and engage in Department, University, and professional service activities. Qualifications EDUCATION : Ph.D. in a biology-related field pertinent to the position. Experience : Post-doctoral experience or equivalent is preferred. Trinity University is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.
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