Major/Essential Functions
Teaches graduate students in Biomedical Sciences and the post-baccalaureate certificate program
Develops new curricular materials
Serves as course director
Builds and sustains an independent, externally-funded research program
Embraces the vision of the FGSBS and interacts with other members of the Institution in a collegial, team-oriented fashion
Mentors graduate students, post-graduate trainees, and medical students in research
Serves the academic community through participations in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties
Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission
Ensures compliance with all applicable institutional, state, and federal policies and procedures, especially those pertaining to teaching and research
Demonstrates professionalism
Adheres to all institutional and FGSBS policies and procedures
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D., or an equivalent degree in the field of biomedical sciences
- A minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral biomedical research experience, or research experience in a related area
- Experience in teaching in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, or other area related to biomedical sciences
- Experience in biomedical and/or translational research
- Record of peer-reviewed publications in the area of expertise
- Record of accomplishment in basic, translational, or clinical cancer research
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with grants and/or contracts
- Emerging or established regional or national reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher
- Current extramural research funding
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes
Are select agents used in this laboratory?
No
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Basis
Monthly
Minimum Hire Rate
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Shift
Day
Grant Funded?
No
Job Group
Assistant Professor
Job Expires
03/22/2025