What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tenured/Tenure-Track: Open Rank position at Texas A&M University?
The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology (MPIM) at the Texas A&M University College of Medicine is now recruiting for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on qualifications. This will be an 11-month appointment, renewed annually, with an anticipated start date in the fall of 2025.
Applications are solicited in the areas of immunity, immune-mediated disorders and inflammation, or host-pathogen interactions at all levels. Ideal candidates should bring research expertise that builds on core strengths in the department and candidates focusing on immunology are especially invited. Physician-scientists and applicants with research programs that are translational are also encouraged to apply.
The MPIM Department nurtures a highly interactive group of faculty and houses several state-of-the-art core facilities including live animal imaging, microscopy, flow cytometry, BSL-2,-3 labs, and excellent AAALAC-accredited conventional and ABSL-2, -3 animal facilities. Appointments provide an attractive salary, competitive start-up package and laboratory space. Numerous opportunities exist for collaborations in basic and clinical sciences as well as interdisciplinary programs with the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Engineering and other components of the Texas A&M University and the Health Science Center campuses, including the Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston. Core facilities on the Texas A&M University campus include: Molecular Genomics Core, Genomics & Bioinformatics service, Flow Cytometry & Cell Sorting Facility, Integrated Microscopy and Imaging Laboratory, Core Histology Laboratory, and Integrated Metabolomics Analysis Core, Mass Spectrometry Core and Comparative Medicine Program.
Successful applicants will be expected to establish/maintain a leading, externally funded research program, to participate in the training of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and to teach professional and graduate students.
The College of Medicine’s expectations for holding a tenured/tenured-track position include effective undergraduate and/or graduate classroom teaching; mentoring and supervision of undergraduate and/or graduate students and post-doctoral trainees, particularly recruiting and mentoring of doctoral students and guiding them through graduation in a timely manner; establishment of a vigorous research program sustained through external funding; publication of peer-reviewed research articles that demonstrate impact;, and providing service to Texas A&M University and the professional community.
Together, Texas A&M University and the College of Medicine are working to improve healthcare through transformative education, innovative research, and team-based care delivery.
Required:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Applications are solicited in the areas of immunity, immune-mediated disorders and inflammation, or host-pathogen interactions at all levels. Ideal candidates should bring research expertise that builds on core strengths in the department and candidates focusing on immunology are especially invited. Physician-scientists and applicants with research programs that are translational are also encouraged to apply.
The MPIM Department nurtures a highly interactive group of faculty and houses several state-of-the-art core facilities including live animal imaging, microscopy, flow cytometry, BSL-2,-3 labs, and excellent AAALAC-accredited conventional and ABSL-2, -3 animal facilities. Appointments provide an attractive salary, competitive start-up package and laboratory space. Numerous opportunities exist for collaborations in basic and clinical sciences as well as interdisciplinary programs with the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Engineering and other components of the Texas A&M University and the Health Science Center campuses, including the Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston. Core facilities on the Texas A&M University campus include: Molecular Genomics Core, Genomics & Bioinformatics service, Flow Cytometry & Cell Sorting Facility, Integrated Microscopy and Imaging Laboratory, Core Histology Laboratory, and Integrated Metabolomics Analysis Core, Mass Spectrometry Core and Comparative Medicine Program.
Successful applicants will be expected to establish/maintain a leading, externally funded research program, to participate in the training of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and to teach professional and graduate students.
The College of Medicine’s expectations for holding a tenured/tenured-track position include effective undergraduate and/or graduate classroom teaching; mentoring and supervision of undergraduate and/or graduate students and post-doctoral trainees, particularly recruiting and mentoring of doctoral students and guiding them through graduation in a timely manner; establishment of a vigorous research program sustained through external funding; publication of peer-reviewed research articles that demonstrate impact;, and providing service to Texas A&M University and the professional community.
Together, Texas A&M University and the College of Medicine are working to improve healthcare through transformative education, innovative research, and team-based care delivery.
Required:
- PhD or equivalent professional degree
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable.
- Contact information for at least 3 references to solicit letters of recommendation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
