Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biology - School of the Sciences-Biology

Date Closed:  Review of applications will begin October 10, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled

TO APPLY:

Please submit the following items with your application

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. One page Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. One page Research Statement

5.  Copy of graduate transcripts

6.  Contact information for three references (name, address, email, phone number). 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Division of Biology at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2027.

We seek outstanding candidates engaged in innovative, hypothesis-driven biological research who demonstrate the potential to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program. Successful applicants will articulate a clear vision for developing a vibrant research agenda that actively engages both undergraduate and graduate students and complements the Division’s existing strengths.

We are particularly interested in candidates investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying fundamental biological processes. Areas of specialization of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Computational Biology
• Biotechnology
• Developmental Biology
• Metabolism
• Microbiology and Infectious Disease
• Immunology
• Signal Transduction
• Stem Cell Biology and Regeneration

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program, secure extramural funding, mentor undergraduate and graduate researchers, and contribute to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Division of Biology is the largest academic division in the School of the Sciences and one of the largest programs at TWU, serving more than 700 undergraduate majors and approximately 75 graduate students enrolled in the Professional Science Master's, M.S. in Biology, and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology programs. Faculty and students benefit from access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and modern laboratory facilities housed in the Scientific Research Commons.

Texas Woman’s University values interdisciplinary collaboration and provides numerous opportunities for research partnerships across the biological sciences, health sciences, nursing, education, and other academic disciplines. The Division of Biology plays a central role in advancing the University's mission through impactful scholarship, student mentorship, community engagement, and professional service.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic. All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials. If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.