| Assistant Professor The Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio is seeking to hire a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology with expertise in Bioinformatics who will begin his/her appointment in Fall 2021. We seek a data scientist with a track record of developing and/or using computationally intensive techniques to analyzing high throughput genomic data. While the area of inquiry is open, preference will be given to candidates whose work can be successfully conducted at a primarily undergraduate institution with a new and developing master's program. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue external funding and actively publish in his/her area of expertise. In addition, the successful candidate will be well versed in the use of Linux computing environments and the use of one or more programming languages that are commonly used in data science, such as Python, R, or Java. The teaching load is a 3/3 for research active faculty, and the successful candidate will be a dedicated teacher who will offer undergraduate and graduate level courses in bioinformatics, data science for biologists, systems biology, or related areas. In addition, the candidate may be expected to contribute to the teaching of 1000 and/or 2000-level courses in Biology, such as Statistics in Biology & Medicine, Introductory Cellular and Molecular Biology (General Biology I), and Genetics. Summer teaching assignments may be available, but are not guaranteed. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in institutional service. Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) has approximately 6,700 students enrolled in undergraduate programs and select graduate programs. Previously an upper division-only institution, it transformed rapidly into a comprehensive 4-year urban university with the first cohort of freshmen and sophomores admitted in Fall 2016. Part of the statewide Texas A&M University System, the University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and a women student majority institution. As such, the successful candidate must be willing to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and be familiar with the needs of a non-traditional, first-generation, culturally diverse student body. A&M-SA faculty and staff are working to implement data driven and proven practices in teaching and learning, including experiential learning, which lead to student persistence and college completion. It seeks faculty who are committed to this vision and are willing to innovate and experiment. A&M-SA is committed to diversity among faculty and inclusive excellence. This commitment is based on the belief that a diverse faculty enhances the breadth, depth and quality of our students' educational experiences by providing a variety of role models and mentors for our diverse student population, which helps us to attract, retain, and graduate such students more successfully. Responsibilities Necessary Qualifications: - Ph.D. from an accredited university in Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related field
- A minimum of two-years of postdoctoral experience
- Experience teaching at the college/university level
- The ability to perform service and committee work at the program, department, college, university, community, and professional level
- The ability to mentor undergraduate and master's students in research
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience serving as an instructor of record at the college/university level
- Demonstrated experience with contemporary instructional technologies, distance learning platforms, and video conferencing tools
- Evidence of mentoring undergraduate and or graduate students in biology-related research
- Awareness and understanding of the needs of a non-traditional, first-generation, diverse student body
- Experience with high-impact educational practices such as writing intensive courses, service or experiential learning, and undergraduate research
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
- Ability to interact with students from diverse backgrounds
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants must complete the application/faculty form as well as upload a letter of interest and their curriculum vitae on our employment system:
https://tamus.wdl.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA External Please make sure to provide the following documents: - Application
- A current Curriculum vitae (CV)
- A cover letter
- Overview of research experience and current research agenda (2 pages or less)
- Overview of teaching experiences and teaching philosophy (2 pages or less)
- Contact information for three references that will provide letters of recommendation, if requested.
Please ensure that a!I required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. Once the application process is submitted, no changes or revisions may be made.
Only applicants who are invited for an interview will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair. The letters of recommendations should be written on letterhead, be less than one year old, and must bear the writer's actual signature. The letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically as a PDF attachment with the subject heading "Biology Program-Letter of Recommendation" to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Robert B. Page at Robert.Page@tamusa.edu.
Review of applications will begin one month after posting, and will continue until the position is filled. If selected for the position, prior to issuing a letter of appointment, the official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly from the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective candidate to have the transcript translated, evaluated and notarized. Hard Copies of Official transcripts should be sent to the address listed below: Assistant Professor of Biology-Bioinformaticist Position
c/o Cynthia Alejos {e-mail: Cynthia.A!ejos@tamusa.edu)
Texas A&M University- San Antonio
Department of Life Sciences
One University Way
San Antonio, Texas 78224 Verified Electronic Copies of Official transcript should be sent to: |
