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Careers in the Plant SciencesAssistant Professor of Biology - Plant/Micro BiologyTrinity University - San Antonio, TX, United States
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Biology - Plant/Micro Biology
Position Type:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Application Review Begins:
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Application Deadline:
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Institution:
Trinity University
Department/Division:
Department of Biology
Field (e.g., systematics):
Botany, photosynthetic microbiologist
City:
San Antonio, TX, United States
General Information:
The Department of Biology at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 2026. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a photosynthesis-related field of either plant biology or microbiology. Preference will be given to applicants with postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent). Teaching responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory for lower and upper division courses as well as courses in the University curriculum. Faculty in the Department are expected to develop an independent research program involving undergraduate students. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged and research programs are expected to serve the fundamental University mission to provide our undergraduate students experiential learning opportunities. Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to contribute in a can-do and growth-mindset manner to teaching, research, and service to the Department and across the University.
Qualifications/Requirements:
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This is a 9-month appointment (9 or 12-month salary disbursement) starting August 2026, with a standard pre-tenure probationary period, as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Required: Ph.D. in a biology-related field pertinent to the position. EXPERIENCE Preferred: Post-doctoral experience or equivalent ATTENDANCE Maintaining and satisfying on-site, in-person attendance (classroom, research, office hours, meetings, and service) is essential to the performance of this position. All employees in this position are required to satisfy this requirement.
Responsibilities:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching Successful candidates are expected to teach 9 credit hours of courses per semester. This consists of any and all combinations of lecture and laboratory, where each is valued at 3 credit hours. These courses include, but are not limited to, introductory biology (“integrative biology”), plant biology, microbiology, ecology, (ecological)physiology, or other biology courses relevant to the candidate's subdiscipline. Faculty are also encouraged to develop non-majors’ courses as well as other courses related to broader University initiatives, to include the First Year Experience and study abroad. Research Successful candidates are expected to develop a sustainable and vigorous research program involving and publishing with undergraduate students. Interdisciplinary research is welcome. Service Successful candidates are expected to advise departmental majors and engage in Department, University, and professional service activities.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
Job Posting/Application Page
https://trinity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Trinity_University/details/Assistant-Professor-of-Biology---Plant-Micro-Biology_JR101323?jobFamilyGroup=d065843291d601021156859e24a40000
Compensation Range:
commensurate with experience
Contact Name:
Kelly Lyons, photosynthesis.search.biology@trinity.edu
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