Asst Prof

About the Role

The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University is seeking applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will focus on the interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts, with a preference for expertise in mammalian models.

Responsibilities

• Teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Microbiology and related areas.
• Develop an independent research program that will provide avenues for grant funding.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Demonstrate productivity in scholarship, as measured by publications or other creative venues.
• Assist the Biology Department with undergraduate academic issues, including committee assignments, advising majors, and departmental decisions.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Opportunities to participate in externally funded student training programs (RISE, MARC, Bridges, BRAiN, and AMP).
• Opportunities to participate in faculty development programs such as NM-INBRE and U54 PARC.

Requirements

• PhD in Biology or a related life science.
• Minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral research experience or the equivalent.
• Research productivity commensurate with experience.
• Prior teaching experience is desirable.
• Research focus on interactions between symbiotic or pathogenic microbes and their animal hosts, using state-of-the-field approaches.
• Expertise in the use of mammalian models is especially desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching in areas of expertise (Microbiology).
• Ability to transform research concepts and ideas into research design.
• Skills in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, student mentorship, and research in Microbiology or host-microbe interactions.
• Experience in service to their discipline.
• Ability to direct, evaluate, train, and supervise the work of assigned personnel.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain accurate and orderly records.
• Ability to use independent judgment and initiative, organize and direct activities, and analyze and evaluate information.

Application Materials

Candidates must submit the following materials with their application:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Two-page research plan
• One to two-page statement of teaching philosophy
• Three letters of recommendation (emailed directly to biosearch@nmsu.edu)

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• Lifting requirements: handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Department Contact: Kathy Hanley, (575) 646-3611, khanley@nmsu.edu