Associate/Assistant Professor of Cancer Biology

About Us

The University of North Texas System is the only university system based exclusively in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, employing more than 14,000 employees and educating 49,000+ students across its campuses. The UNT System champions a people-first values-based culture focused on excellence, curiosity, innovation, and creating economic opportunity through education.

Department Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at UNT has over 55 faculty, 3,000 undergraduate and 125 graduate students, and 30 postdoctoral fellows and research scientists. Faculty are dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, Plant Biology, and Organismal-Environment interactions. The department offers Bachelor's degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology for Environmental Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Forensic Science, as well as Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science.

Position Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at UNT, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Carnegie R1 Research University, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Cancer Biology. Preference will be given to applicants with research interests in the areas of physiology and molecular biology of cancer, or development and application of immunotherapy methods for cancer treatment. The faculty member will contribute to and collaborate with ongoing basic and applied research programs within the Department, as well as the College of Science's Cancer and Health Sciences cluster-hire initiative. Exceptional candidates with significant experience at the Assistant Professor level, or equivalent, may be considered for hire at the Associate Professor level.

Responsibilities

• Use modern research approaches and employ model systems
• Work independently as well as in collaborative groups
• Obtain external funding to support a vibrant research program
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
• Effectively teach courses in their area of expertise
• Actively participate in relevant regional, national, and international research communities
• Interact with faculty, staff, and students within and between departments, including members from the Advanced Environmental Research Institute (AERI) and the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI)
• Form collaborations with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the College of Public Health, and the UNT Health Science Center

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in Biological Sciences or related field
• Postdoctoral experience in Cancer Biology or related field
• Ability to maintain security and integrity of critical organizational infrastructure related to this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Three-years postdoctoral or equivalent experience in Cancer Biology
• Proven record or potential to obtain external funding to support an active research program
• Growing record of scholarship and publication in higher tier journals appropriate to the applicant's field of study
• Record demonstrating potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching

Application Instructions

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of 3–5 sample publications, a list of names and contact information of 3 references, a statement of current research interests and future trajectories (2-page limit), and a statement on teaching philosophy and engagement of students with diverse backgrounds (1 page limit). Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026, and continue until the posting is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Ed Mager (Edward.Mager@unt.edu), search committee chair.