Assistant Professor of Biology

Overview

Open until filled. This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person. The TCU Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in Fall 2026. We seek applicants who are using or developing quantitative, mathematical, or computational approaches to address biological questions in a variety of disciplines ranging from ecology and evolution to biomedical sciences.

• Develop and maintain an externally funded research program that involves PhD and undergraduate students.
• Teach an upper-level undergraduate/graduate Biostatistics course and develop additional upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses in their areas of expertise.
• Contribute to departmental service needs.

• PhD in the biological sciences or related field.
• Minimum of two years of post-graduate research experience (e.g., post-doctoral training, government, or industrial research).
• Strong record of achievement in quantitative or systems-based approaches.
• Commitment to excellent teaching.

This on-campus position will begin in August 2026. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with education and experience. A start-up package will be offered to allow the successful applicant to engage in productive research.

Review of applications will begin November 7, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

• Cover letter indicating qualifications for this position
• CV
• Research statement
• Description of infrastructure needs
• Teaching philosophy addressing how the candidate’s teaching will contribute to TCU’s mission
• Contact details for three academic references

All application materials must be submitted electronically at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

For further inquiries please contact the chair of the search committee Dr. Matt Hale (m.c.hale).

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
The department emphasizes collegiality and teamwork. The curriculum and faculty-related policies are developed with faculty input. Research plays a major role in the professional life of our tenure-track faculty, with access to a high-performance computing cluster and on- and off-site data storage, among other resources. More information about facilities is available at the department’s facilities page.

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.