Assistant/Associate Professor
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- University of North Texas
- Location
- Fort Worth
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- Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title:Assistant/Associate Professor
Department:HSC-GSBS-Dean's Off-302000
College/School:The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Job Location:Fort Worth
Department Summary:The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) at UNTHSC has three multidisciplinary departments that include Physiology & Anatomy, Pharmacology & Neuroscience and Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics. Graduates of the GSBS are leaders in biomedical sciences within academics and industry across the nation; serving as deans, department chairs and leaders in many professional organizations. The research areas are diverse and include cardiovascular, neuroscience, health disparities, vision science, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, nanotechnology, pharmacology, and numerous other areas.
Position Summary:
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is seeking faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank for a 12-month appointment, beginning in the fall. Rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials, qualifications, and experience. Ideal candidates will have undergraduate teaching experience in the biomedical sciences at the junior or senior level, with relevant online course delivery expertise. These are primarily teaching faculty positions with appropriate effort allocation available to permit the pursuit of scholarly and research activities.
Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (e.g., Anatomy, Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Epidemiology, Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, etc.).
Two years or more teaching experience in Higher Education, in a face-to-face or online setting.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum and course development and assessment.
Experience in undergraduate education.
Experience in online course development and teaching.
Experience in course content delivery through the Canvas platform.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse.
Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
Lifting up to 10 pounds, Sitting, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Driving University Vehicle:No
Posting Number:F529P
Special Instructions to Applicants:The full and complete application should include the following: 1) a cover letter that outlines your teaching philosophy and relevant experience in higher education; 2) a complete CV; 3) teaching portfolio; 4) unofficial transcript of terminal degree; and 5) the names of at least three professional references including their relationship to you, their positions, email addresses, and direct phone numbers.
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Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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