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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Microbial Physiology, Department of Biology

Position Number: 6436781
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Microbial Physiology, Department of Biology
Biology

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Aug 01, 2025
Deadline: Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Biology at the Assistant Professor level effective Fall 2026. We seek outstanding candidates with broadly defined research experience in Microbial Physiology, Microbiology, Microbiome Sciences, Microbial Biochemistry, Pathogen Biology, or a related field. Applicants should plan research focused on microbial metabolism, biomolecular activities, interactions, and/or regulation. The successful applicant will demonstrate a productive record of scholarship in one of the focal areas, embrace an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment and develop new collaborations within and beyond Baylor University. The position is a 10-month assignment through the academic year.

To learn more about the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Biology, please visit these links: www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/: https:/biology.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Earned doctorate in Biology, Microbiology, or a related field is required.
Postdoctoral experience is preferred.
Sustained record of research accomplishment is preferred.
Demonstrated potential for success generating and maintaining extramural funding commensurate with their career stage is preferred.
Successful applicants must be interested in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, providing research mentorship, and contributing to our doctoral programs.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/170590

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

cover letter of application,
statement describing research agenda and funding goals,
curriculum vitae,
copy of the transcript from highest degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application),
statement of teaching goals and experience, and
three letters of recommendaiton from professional references.

Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a required, self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will need to provide official transcripts. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time on 9/30/2025. Questions concerning the position should be directed to Aaron Wright (a_wright@baylor.edu).

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.