Associate Professor - Molecular Toxicology\Biology

Associate Professor - Molecular Toxicology\Biology

Texas Tech University (TTU) is a dynamic Carnegie Very High Research Activity (R1) institution, and recently achieved designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). It has an enrollment of over 38,000 students, and is one of the major, state-supported, multidisciplinary universities in the Southwestern United States.

The Department of Environmental Toxicology and The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University invite applications for a tenure-track Associate or senior Assistant Professor beginning September 2020. This position is a 9-month academic appointment with opportunity for supplemental summer salary from sponsored projects.

The successful candidate will enter a dynamic research and academic environment with many opportunities to collaborate with scientists whose interests span a diverse range of disciplines. Candidates should be able to apply a wide range of analytical and high-throughput proteomics techniques to diverse environmental and human health scenarios. A PhD degree in molecular toxicology/biology or a related field is required.Postdoctoral training, significant scholarly accomplishments, and a demonstrated ability to apply for research funding are desired. Candidates with a strong background in applied analytical proteomics as related to one or more areas of environmental and/or human health science will receive preference for this position. However, qualified candidates with non-proteomic, molecular toxicology/biology backgrounds are welcome to apply. Candidates must demonstrate a strong record of scholarship supported by peer-reviewed publications, preferably regarding toxicological proteomics and/or metabolomics, and clear potential to develop a nationally recognized research program supported by competitive extramural funding. Candidates with current grant funding, senior author publications, experience of supervising graduate students and teaching may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor.

Additionally, the preferred candidate will demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively on applied research that complements current faculty interests, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and play a key role in an interdisciplinary team of investigators.

The successful candidate will be required to teach graduate level courses including, but not limited to, “Principles of Toxicology” and “Analytical Toxicology” courses. Experience with teaching analytical research methods, and/or Principles of Toxicology is advantageous. A demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student populations is highly desirable, an ongoing duty to serving diverse student populations is requisite. Service to the department, college, university, and community is also expected.

Please submit all application materials including curriculum vitae, a statement describing current and future research interests, teaching statement, and contact information of three references to this website:

http://www.texastech.edu/careers/faculty-positions.php

Please search for Requisition ID -18993BR on the linked page above.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2019.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.