Temple University, CST Biology
Position ID:
Position Title:
Microbial Biology
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122, United States of America
Subject Area:
Starting Date:
2023/08/01
Appl Deadline:
2022/11/30 11:59PM
finished (2022/10/11, finished 2023/06/03, listed until 2023/04/11)
finished (2022/10/11, finished 2023/06/03, listed until 2023/04/11)Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Biology at Temple University invites applications for tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level in in two areas: Microbial Biology (this ad) and Computational Biology (see Temple Biology Academicjobs page). Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, microbial evolution, physiology, genetics, ecology, microbiomes, host-microbe interactions, and the impact of microbes on ecosystem processes. We seek candidates who combine cutting-edge approaches (experimental, theoretical, genomic, and/or computational) to address interdisciplinary questions that build synergies with existing departmental strengths. The Department of Biology and the associated Institutes and Centers (Institute for Genomic & Evolutionary Medicine, Center for Computational Genetics & Genomics, Center for Viral Evolution, Center for Biodiversity, and High-Performance-Computing initiative) are home to broad, collaborative research initiatives with expertise in in genomics, evolutionary genetics, evolutionary medicine, population/community ecology, global change biology, and developmental biology. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is the minimum required criterion. The successful candidates will demonstrate track records of research excellence, originality, and productivity; the ability to secure extramural funding for their research. They should have a commitment towards undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and dedication to public outreach and engagement. Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer, with one of the most diverse undergraduate populations in the nation. Temple was a recipient of the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, and has pledged to enhance its efforts to recruit a more diverse faculty and staff, particularly in those areas with high minority availability but low representation (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Publication list
- Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion describing their philosophy, activities, goals, and/or personal background
- Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
1-215-204-2056
Temple University
College of Science and Technology
BioLife Building (015-00)
1900 N. 12th Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
College of Science and Technology
BioLife Building (015-00)
1900 N. 12th Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122