Asst Professor/Assoc Professor
Company: University of North Texas
Location: Bryan
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. UNT System
includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of
North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health
Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system
based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are
committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity
through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a
record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly
12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title Asst Professor/Assoc Professor Department
UNT-Chemistry-121200 College/School College of Science Job Location
Denton Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility ORP
Eligible Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit
https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information Department Summary
The University of North Texas (UNT) is a Carnegie R1 research
university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution
and Minority-Serving Institution with a diverse population of over
42,000 students. The Denton, TX, community combines close proximity
to one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country
(Dallas-Fort Worth) with an intimate and culturally vibrant college
town atmosphere. The UNT Chemistry Department consists of 28
faculty members, 20 research-active faculty (including 2 faculty
with joint appointments), approximately 100 graduate students, and
approximately 250 undergraduate chemistry majors. The department is
in a growth phase, having hired an endowed Welch Chair in Chemistry
and four Assistant Professors in the past three years, and with
plans to hire up to six additional tenure-track faculty over the
next few years. Our department has a strong culture of
interdisciplinary collaboration, with specific strengths in
computational chemistry, materials chemistry, and catalysis. New
faculty have the opportunity to contribute to these areas and
interfacing with a growing interdisciplinary emphasis in Chemical
Biology within the Chemistry Department, in collaboration with the
Institutes of Research of Excellence, including the BioDiscovery
Institute (BDI) and the Advanced Environmental Research Insitute
(AERI), as well as other units on campus. Further information about
the department may be found at chemistry.unt.edu.
The Department of Biological Sciences is one of four departments in
the College of Science. The Department has over 40 full-time
faculty, 175 graduate students, 3,000 undergraduate students, 36
postdoctoral fellows and research scientists, and 13 Adjunct
Faculty and Lecturers. Our faculty is a community of scholars
dedicated to interdisciplinary research and teaching in areas
including Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Toxicology, and Plant
Biology. We offer Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Biochemistry,
Ecology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Forensic Science, as well
as Master's and Ph.D. degree programs in Biology, Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science. We measure our
success by the success of our students and the quality of our
intellectual contributions. Further information about the
department may be found at biology.unt.edu.
The UNT Chemistry and Biological Sciences Departments are dedicated
to creating a climate that values and promotes diversity, equity,
and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified
individuals, including people of color, women, and LGBTQ+
individuals. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of
languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates with
experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese,
American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and other
variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Summary
The College of Science and the Departments of Biology and Chemistry
at the University of North Texas, a Hispanic-Serving Institution
and a Carnegie Research Tier 1 institution, invite applications for
a tenure-track position in Environmental Chemistry at the Assistant
or Associate Professor level. Preference will be given to
candidates who have promising plans to develop an active and
visible research program in any area of Environmental Chemistry,
including but not limited to the identification and quantification
of contaminants in biological (cells, fluids, tissues) and/or
environmental (soil, water, air) samples, as well as environmental
remediation. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain
funding to support a vibrant research program in the candidate's
discipline and engage in undergraduate and graduate education by
teaching courses in their area of expertise. Departmental
assignment in either Biological Sciences or Chemistry will be
determined in consultation with the candidate.
The successful candidate is encouraged to develop interdisciplinary
collaborations within and between departments at UNT. The
successful candidate should have an interest and participate in our
growing undergraduate degree program and graduate programs in
biology (http://biology.unt.edu/graduate-programs) and chemistry
(http://chemistry.unt.edu/graduate-program) and is expected to help
foster their continued growth along with other faculty members
through instruction and research. Teaching responsibilities may
include both undergraduate and graduate courses.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have 1) earned a doctoral degree in
Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or a related field, 2) a proven
record or strong potential to obtain external funding to support an
active research program, 3) a growing record of scholarship and
publication in higher tier journals appropriate to the applicants'
field of study, and 4) potential for excellence in undergraduate
and graduate teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Postdoctoral or equivalent experience.
Required License / Registration / Certification Physical
Requirements Ability to communicate Area of Specialty Environmental
Chemistry Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions
are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable
federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative
action. The University of North Texas System and its component
institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion,
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran
status in its application and admission processes, educational
programs and activities, and employment practices.
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