Job Information
Texas A&M University - Faculty Tenure-Track: Associate Professor in Houston, Texas
Tenure-Track: Associate Professor Translational Medical Sciences
Location Houston, TX
Open Date 9/17/2024
Position ID 146506
Description
The Department of Translational Medical Sciences (TMS) in the College of Medicine at Texas A&M University invites applications for one (1) full-time, tenure-track appointment as an Associate Professor with an 11-month academic appointment term beginning in the fall of 2024. The Texas A&M University College of Medicine educates medical students and trains residents for a broad scope of practices that prepare them for practice in urban, suburban, and rural settings. The responsibilities for the successful candidate include, but are not limited to:
Establish and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program as well as collaborate with faculty from the Institute of Biosciences and Technology, School of Medicine and Health Science Center
Assist with the training of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the PhD Program in Medical Sciences, the Biotechnology Training Track and the Institute of Biosciences and Technology's Post-doctoral Training Program.
Professional conduct conducive to a collegial work environment and standards of professional integrity that will advance the interests of Texas A&M University; An area of specialization germane to the research programs of Texas A&M University.
Serve on academic advisory committees
Develop curricular offerings in immuno-therapeutics.
The College of Medicine’s expectations for holding a tenured/tenured-track position include effective undergraduate and graduate classroom teaching; mentoring and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students and post-doctoral students, particularly recruiting and mentoring of doctoral students and guiding them through graduation in a timely manner; establishment of a sustainable research program through external funding; publication of papers with students in venues that demonstrate impact;, and providing a degree of service to Texas A&M University and the professional community.
Qualifications
Required:
Ph.D. in Molecular Immunology or related field. A minimum of three years of postdoctoral experience at related fields. Evidence of strong research abilities, and a strong record of original research as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, Evidence of grant writing and potential for scholarship.
An exemplary level of accomplishment as measured against the contribution to others in her /his field, and evidence indicating a commitment to maintaining the level of competence in research expected of a faculty member.
Preferred experience in supervising and mentoring students, postdocs and staffs.
Preferred experience in commercialization of biomedical research, generation and management in intellectual property and technology transfer.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/153128 and upload the following:
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
Questions can be sent to the attention of Matilde Hernandez (mhernandez@tamu.edu), administrator, or Peter Davies (pdavies@tamu.edu), Department Head.