Assistant Professor - College of Sciences, Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology

About the role

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university (Carnegie R1) serving approximately 42,000 students across 320 academic programs. The College of Sciences offers 17 undergraduate and 14 graduate degree programs, with over 270 faculty and annual research expenditures of about $38 million. The Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology (NDRB) is highly collaborative, sponsors two doctoral programs (PhD in Neuroscience and PhD in Developmental and Regenerative Sciences) and supports an NINDS‑funded T32 training program.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in neurodevelopment and/or neuroregeneration.
• Establish an independently funded research program.
• Teach courses in the candidate’s field of expertise.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to the department’s T32 training program.
• Utilize state‑of‑the‑art core facilities and modern laboratory spaces.
• Engage in a highly collaborative environment supporting two vibrant doctoral programs.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in Neuroscience or a related field.
• Documented history of publishing.
• Prior experience with mentoring and/or teaching.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio infrastructure per Texas EO‑GA‑48.
• Successful background check required.
• Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be shown at time of hire.