Assistant Professor in Plant Biology (tenure-track)
University of North Texas

Title: Assistant Professor in Plant Biology (tenure-track)

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: commensurate upon experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

Welcome to the University of North Texas (UNT) System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

The Department of Biological Sciences, one of four departments in the College of Science, has over 45 faculty, 160 graduate and 2,800 undergraduate students, and 36 postdoctoral fellows and research scientists. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, and Organismal-environment interactions. We offer Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology for Environmental Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Forensic Science, and Master's and PhD degrees in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science. We measure our success by the successes of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to society. Further information about the department may be found at biology.unt.edu.

UNT is a Hispanic-serving and Minority-serving public research university with a Research 1 (R1) Carnegie classification. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with Hispanic- or Minority Serving Institutions (HSI/MSIs) and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas (UNT), a Research 1 (R1) Carnegie classification university with over 49,000 students, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Plant Biology with an emphasis on plant stress responses and/or plant development. Preference will be given to applicants with research interests in the areas of biochemical, molecular, and physiological basis of plant growth, development, and response to the environment, including abiotic and biotic stressors, which would contribute to and collaborate with our growing group of plant researchers and relate well with other ongoing research at UNT. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain external funding to support a vibrant research program in their discipline, engage in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and effectively teach undergraduate courses in subjects such as Plant Biology, Plant Stress Physiology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology, and graduate level courses in their area of expertise. The faculty member is also expected to participate in relevant regional, national, and international research communities within their disciplines.

The successful candidate will interact with faculty, staff, and students within and between departments at UNT, including members from the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI: http://aeri.unt.edu) and the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI: http://bdi.unt.edu), contributing to a strong tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative research at UNT. The faculty member will have an interest in and will participate in our growing undergraduate (https://biology.unt.edu/undergraduate-programs) and graduate (http://biology.unt.edu/graduate-programs) degree programs and is expected to help foster student growth along with other faculty members through instruction and research. In addition to this position in Plant Biology, the Department of Biological Sciences at UNT is growing its faculty with new searches in Computational Biochemistry/Biology and Cancer Biology, which complement recent hires in Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Cell Biology, Systems Biology, Microbiology, Neurobiology, Endocrinology, and Invertebrate Biology.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have earned a doctoral degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related field, with postdoctoral experience in Plant Biology.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with 1) at least three-years postdoctoral experience in the field of Plant Biology or Plant Sciences; 2) a proven record or potential to obtain external funding to support an active research program; 3) a growing record of scholarship and publication in higher tier journals appropriate to the applicants' field of study; and 4) a record demonstrating the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a list of names and contact information for three references, a statement of current research interests and future trajectories (2-page limit), sample publications (up to 3 PDFs), and a statement on teaching philosophy and engagement of students (1 page).

For questions, contact Dr. Ana Paula Alonso (Anapaula.Alonso@unt.edu), search committee chair.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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