Tenure track positions in physiology

Assistant Professor of Biology
Texas A&M University-Kingsville

The Department of Biology invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level.
1) Assistant Professor in Molecular Physiology. This position provides five years of half-time research support funded by the NIH/RIMI program. In addition to research release, the candidate will be given lab space and startup funds for equipment, supplies and personnel and is expected to establish a funded research program involving both graduate and undergraduate students. Highest consideration will be given to individuals pursuing biomedically relevant questions at the cellular or molecular level with prokaryotic or eukaryotic systems, and with expertise or teaching experience in Animal Physiology or Molecular Biology and at least one of the following courses: Endocrinology, Cellular Physiology, Genetics, or Immunology.
2) Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology. Highest consideration will be given to individuals with research expertise in insect/invertebrate physiology or medical entomology. The candidate will be provided lab space and startup funds for equipment and supplies and is expected to establish a funded research program involving both graduate and undergraduate students. Preference will be given to individuals with expertise or teaching experience in Entomology or Animal Physiology, and at least one of the following courses: Physiological Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or Cell Physiology.
Requirements: Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. degree in appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited institution, the ability to write competitive research proposals and develop a strong funded research program in their area, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a publication record commensurate with experience. Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred.
Application Information: candidates for the position must submit: (1) A letter of application that describes teaching philosophy and research interests; (2) unofficial transcripts; (3) a Curriculum Vitae; and (4) three letters of reference. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The deadline to submit an application is January 10th, 2004 to: Dr. Glenn Perrigo,
Chair, Department of Biology MSC 158, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 700 University Boulevard, Kingsville, TX 78363. Telephone inquiries can be made at (361) 593-3803.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is located in South Texas near Corpus Christi. The Department emphasizes teaching through research for both undergraduates and masters-level students. Opportunities for pursuing biomedically relevant research exist through various NIH-sponsored programs. Finalists must have official transcripts mailed to Texas A&M University-Kingsville directly from each degree-granting institution prior to an on-campus interview. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to excellence; The University invites applications from all qualified applicants. EEO/AA/ADA