Asst Prof

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NMSU's Department of Biology in Las Cruces invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose research focuses on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts, with particular interest in mammalian models. The position supports teaching undergraduate and graduate microbiology, building an independent, fundable research program, and mentoring students.

The successful candidate will contribute to departmental service and collaborate across

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or related life science
• Minimum 1 year postdoctoral research experience
• Research productivity commensurate with experience
• Prior teaching experience desirable
• Researchfocused on microbe-host interactions; mammalian models preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Microbiology and related areas.
• Develop an independent research program with grant funding.
• Mentorship of undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Productivity in scholarship evidenced by publications.
• Assist the Biology Department with undergraduate academic issues and advising.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Participate in externally funded student training programs (RISE, MARC, Bridges, BRAiN, AMP).
• Engage in NM-INBRE and U54 PARC faculty development programs.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Grant writing

Education

PhD in Biology or related life science

Postdoctoral research experience

Job description

Department Contact: Kathy Hanley, [phone], [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The Department of Biology is seeking applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor whose research focuses on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts. Applicants with expertise in the use of mammalian models are especially desirable.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Asst Prof

College/Division: Arts and Sciences College

Department: 330350-BIOLOGY

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Qualifications

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with the National Education Association (NEA).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Microbiology and related areas.
• Develop an independent research program that will provide avenues for grant funding.
• Mentorship of undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Productivity in scholarship, as measured by publications or other creative venues.
• Assist the Biology Department with multiple undergraduate academic issues including departmental committee assignments, advising of undergraduate majors, and departmental decisions made by all faculty.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Opportunities exist to participate in externally funded student training programs (RISE, MARC, Bridges, BRAiN, and AMP)
• Opportunities exist to participate in faculty development programs such as the NM-INBRE and U54 PARC programs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• PhD in Biology or related life science
• Minimum of 1 yr Postdoctoral research experience or the equivalent
• Research Productivity commensurate with experience
• Prior teaching experience desirable
• The Department is broadly interested in candidates whose research focuses on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts, using state-of the field approaches. Applicants with expertise in the use of mammalian models is especially desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

1) teaching in areas of expertise (Microbiology), 2) the transformation of research concepts and ideas into research design.

Skills in: Teaching undergraduate and graduate students, student mentorship, research area of expertise (Microbiology, host-microbe interactions), and experience in service to their discipline.

Ability to: Direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities; analyze and evaluate information

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.