St. Edward's University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, beginning August 2020. 

Responsibilities

• Teaching Microbiology Lecture and Lab (majors).
• Teaching major's General Biology (lecture and lab).
• Development of elective courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Advising students.
• Development of a successful research program involving undergraduates and compatible with the resources available at a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution.
• Other required duties as outlined in the St. Edward's University Faculty Manual. https://stedwards.app.box.com/s/kd27bw79xchhtw0bkao87mm5ojzyeljj

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences required.
• A strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and for engaging in research with undergraduates.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check 

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic, liberal arts institution of 3,700 undergraduate and 500 graduate students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward's community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st century world. SEU is a diverse community that appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds. The Department of Biological Sciences offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology and B.S. degrees in Bioinformatics and Medical Laboratory Science, and is part of the School of Natural Sciences.  The School of Natural Sciences manages the Wild Basin Creative Research Center, a 227-acre preserve that is open to the public, and supports university teaching and research activities (https://www.stedwards.edu/academics/centers-institutes/wild-basin-creative-research-center).   The school is also home to the Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, an NSF funded center that fosters cross sector partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and training in informatics and emerging technologies (https://www.stedwards.edu/academics/centers-institutes/institute-interdisciplinary-science-i4).  

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled, with full consideration given to those received by November 1, 2019. Applicants should submit application and all requested documentation online through http://stedwards.applicantpro.com/jobs/ .