• Assistant Professor - Microbiology

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Mcallen, TX)


    Title Information

     

    Faculty TitleLecturer I

     

    Job Class Code10050

     

    FLSAExempt

    Position Information

    Posting NumberFRGV1963

     

    Working TitleAssistant Professor - Microbiology

     

    Number of Vacancies1

     

    LocationMcAllen, Texas

     

    Division/OrganizationDivision of Health Affairs

     

    Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 year

     

    Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

     

    FTE1.0

    Scope of Job

    The Assistant Professor (research track) position will focus on providing high-level expertise in cancer biology, immunology, immunotherapy, bioinformatics, formulations and its associated theories, concepts, methods, and techniques to design studies manage projects, and carry out investigations. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain research program in cancer and immunology area of expertise, establish and oversee laboratory operations; generate data; write manuscripts, submit progress reports to division director, and maintain laboratory records. The goal for this position is to acquire extramural sources and expand collaboration with departmental colleagues. The candidate will be involved in teaching graduate and medical students as required, and provide service to the department and university by serving on committees and in other capacities as needed. Additionally, the successful candidate will perform all functions related to their ongoing studies including supervising students and laboratory technicians. Specific duties and distribution of effort in teaching, research, and service duties will be determined by the Department Chair, and subject to change based on the department’s needs.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Doctoral degree from an accredited University in basic science disciplines (e.g., biology, pharmacology, immunology, biotechnology, nanomedicine, pharmaceutics, etc).

     

    Minimum of four years (4) postdoctoral research experience is required for the Research. The successful candidate is expected to have a distinguished record of scholarly activity and teaching experience in basic science.

     

    Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

    Preferred Qualifications

    License or Certification Required?No

     

    SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

     

    Desired Start Date03/01/2026

     

    Posting Detail Information

    EEO Statement

    It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

     

    Open Date01/12/2026

     

    Close Date

    Additional Information

    UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may

     

    require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is

     

    performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive

    and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code

    •51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of

    Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least

    135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement

     

    Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week

     

    and at least 135 days in length.

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

     

    Please Note

     

    Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to

     

    demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based

    test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of

    English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the

     

    International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/49907

     

    Posting Supplemental Questions

     

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Curriculum Vitae

    + Letter of Interest

    Optional Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Unofficial Transcripts

    + Reference Letter 1

    + Reference Letter 2

    + Reference Letter 3

    + Certifications and Licenses

    + Other Document

    + List of 3 References

    + Unofficial Transcripts 2

    + Unofficial Transcripts 3

    + Additional Document

    + State Licensure