Assistant Professor of Microbiology

University of Texas Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Assistant Professor for a Tenure-Track position in Microbiology. The successful candidate will develop innovative research and engage students at various levels. Requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a strong publication record. This position offers competitive start-up funds and salaries.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable potential for acquiring extramural grant funding.
• Strong publication record or potential in the field of expertise.
• Commitment to quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop ground-breaking research in Microbiology.
• Engage undergraduate and graduate students effectively.
• Contribute to the departmental community through teaching.

Skills

Research program development

Teaching

Grant writing

Publication

Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology or related discipline

Job description

Overview

The Department of Biology in the College of Science, at the University of Texas (UT) at Arlington (UTA) invites applications for a Tenure-Track faculty position in Microbiology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek to expand our strength in developing ground-breaking research in Microbiology.

Research areas

• microbial pathogenesis and physiology
• antibiotic resistance
• microbial genetics
• host-microbe interactions
• synthetic biology
• systems microbiology
• food microbiology
• the impact of microbes on environments

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and should demonstrate strong promise for acquiring extramural grant funding and potential for producing high quality research and scholarly or creative achievements that advance the field. New faculty will further contribute to the UTA community through high-quality teaching using evidence-based practices to engage undergraduate and graduate (Master\'s and Ph.D.) students from various backgrounds and experiences effectively.

Compensation and start-up

Start-up funds, salaries, and teaching loads are highly competitive, and successful candidates will have opportunities to apply for generous state funds with which the University and Department has had considerable success.

Application details

Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/173702. Applications are due Oct 13, 2025. The position is expected to start September 1, 2026.

Minimum requirements

1. a Ph.D. or equivalent in one of the disciplines noted above or a related discipline that aligns with a focus on microbiology;
2. a strong publication record or potential in the field of expertise;
3. strong research program with existing external funding or potential for funding;
4. commitment to quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Legal/employment

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.