Assistant/Associate Professor

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor Employee Classification: Assistant Professor Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP Sub Division-Department: HSC-CBTS-Office of the Dean Department: HSC-Microbiology, Immunology & Gene-302800 Job Location: Fort Worth Salary: Commensurate with experience FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

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UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences (CBTS) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) is proud of its prominent role in shaping the future of the biomedical workforce. The College has three multidisciplinary departments that include Physiology & Anatomy, Pharmacology & Neuroscience and Microbiology, Immunology & Genetics. CBTS invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position that primarily serves the B.

S. in Biomedical Sciences degree program, which is delivered online, asynchronously. This rigorous completion program, designed for adults who have started, but not yet finished an undergraduate degree, prepares students for success in health-related careers and graduate/professional school admissions. We seek outstanding, biological science trained faculty with undergraduate teaching experience in either physiology, immunology, molecular and cell biology, epidemiology, and/or health disparities. This 12-month position will contribute to undergraduate courses in the biomedical sciences by developing and delivering course content in the core curriculum as well as elective courses in their area of expertise.

This position will also contribute to face-to-face and online teaching in graduate and professional school programs at UNTHSC. Position Overview The College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences is seeking faculty at the Assistant Professor rank for a 12-month appointment, beginning Summer 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials, qualifications, and experience. Ideal candidates will have undergraduate teaching experience in the biomedical sciences at the junior or senior level, with relevant online course delivery expertise.

This faculty position is primarily teaching with appropriate effort allocation available to permit the pursuit of scholarly and research activities. Minimum Qualifications * Ph. D. in a relevant discipline (e.g., Biomedical Science, Biological Science, Biochemistry, Immunology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, etc.). * Two years or more teaching experience in Higher Education at the undergraduate level, in a face-to-face or online setting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge in areas such as human anatomy, physiology, pathology, molecular biology, or related biomedical disciplines. * Ability to explain complex scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. * Familiarity with syllabus design, learning outcomes, and academic standards in higher education. * Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard), virtual teaching platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams), and digital tools used in science education.

Preferred Qualifications * Experience in online course development and teaching. * Experience in course content delivery through the Canvas platform. * Experience advising and mentoring students. * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and diverse environment. * Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume. * Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. * Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with diverse populations. Job Duties * The development, delivery and post-course evaluation of the assigned undergraduate and graduate courses. * Advising, mentoring, and providing co-curricular events to undergraduate and graduate students. * Conduct scholarly research. * Serve on program, department, college and university committees. * Contribute to academic program development, assessment and accreditation efforts. * Actively participating in recruiting events in the evenings and weekends. * Holding 2-4 hours of office hours each week to meet student need, and communicating with students, program directors, and UNTHSC offices in a timely manner, using their UNTHSC-issued email address. * Familiarizing oneself with and upholding all UNTHSC policies and procedures, follow the academic calendar as published, and enter their final course grades into EIS on or before the stated deadline. Physical Requirements * Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards * No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., occasional afterhours and weekends. Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Please also include the following: * Cover letter that outlines your teaching philosophy and relevant experience in higher education * Curriculum Vita * Unofficial transcript of terminal degree * Names for three professional references including their relationship to you, their positions, email addresses, and direct phone numbers Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. EEO Statement The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.