Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Department of Pharmacology; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pharmacology, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. The department spans modern molecular and cellular biology from molecules to model organisms and offers competitive start-up packages.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent and have an outstanding postdoctoral record with potential to build a vigorous independent research program.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Successful candidates will have an outstanding postdoctoral record and the potential to develop a vigorous research program.

Skills

Research skills

Postdoctoral training

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D./M.D.

Job description

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pharmacology invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Research in the department spans all levels of modern molecular and cellular biology from molecules to model organisms.

The department offers exceptional start-up packages and an intellectually-engaging community with a demonstrated track record of supporting and mentoring junior faculty. Recruits will have unparalleled access to state-of-the-art core facilities and infrastructure.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. Successful candidates will have an outstanding postdoctoral record and the potential to develop a vigorous research program.

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Department of Pharmacology job at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Complete applications will be reviewed as they are received with a deadline of October 15, 2026.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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