Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Office Location

finalise posting University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Contact Information

Edinburg:
Brownsville: (956) 882境8218

Office hours:
Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Position Information

Title:

Assistant Professor (research track)
Job Class Code: 10050
FLSA:
Exempt
Posting Number: FRGV
1963
Vacancies: 1 full‑time

Location:

Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period: 1 year
FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job

The Assistant Professor (research track) position focuses on high‑level expertise in cancer العسكرية, immunology, immunotherapy, bioinformatics, formulations, and related concepts. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a cancer and immunology research program, establishing and overseeing laboratory operations, generating data, writing manuscripts, submitting progress reports to the division director, and maintaining laboratory records. The candidate will secure extramural funding, expand collaborations, teach graduate and medical students as required, and serve on departmental and university committees.

Supervision of students and laboratory technicians is expected. Teaching, research, and service duties are distributed per the Department Chair and may change based on departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a basic science discipline (e.g., biology, pharmacology, immunology, biotechnology, nanomedicine, pharmaceutics). Minimum of four years of postdoctoral research experience. Distinguished record of scholarly activity and teaching experience in basic science.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

License or Certification

No license or certification required.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Desired Start Date

03/01/2026

EEO Statement

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley promotes equal employment opportunities forveliso individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or protected veteran status. The institution complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Women, minorities, and differently abled persons are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

The position is distributed across multiple Rio Grande Valley locations as required and is primarily performed in a general office environment. It is security sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215. Retirement benefits are provided through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for positions ≥20 hrs/week and 135 days; an optional TRS or ORP may be elected for ≥40 hrs/week.

Special

Instructions to Applicants (continued)

Faculty members whose primary language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. Texas law requires a TOEFL score of 500 (or 173 computer‑based PRO/61 internet‑based) or an IELTS score of 6.0. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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