Associate/Full Professor in Immunology/InflammationCollege of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position in immunology, with an emphasis in systemic chronic inflammation and aging. Addressing health disparities and inequities that contribute to chronic disease development is a critical national priority, especially in Hispanic persons who suffer from extensive health disparities and often are characterized by earlier and worse chronic disease progression. UTEP is a focal point for education and biomedical research for Hispanics living on the US-Mexico border and has been intentional in supporting Hispanic Health Disparities research initiatives. UTEP is poised to become a national leader in this critical area of biomedical research by establishing an advanced health database. The successful candidate should have a strong track record of extramural funding, with significant experience with mentoring leadership, directorship, and participation in large center grant programs. Faculty hired into the rank of tenured full professor will be given the additional honorific title of Regents’ Distinguished Research Professor; faculty hired into the rank of associate professor can earn this title upon promotion to full professor with tenure. The Department of Biological Sciences offers two Ph.D. tracks (Bioscience and Ecology/Evolution) and has over 100 graduate students and over 2000 majors. The department boasts multiple state-of-the-art core facilities with full-time staff and BSL3/ABSL3 and research facilities. The core facilities include those focused on mass spectrometry, genomics, tissue culture and high-throughput drug screening, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics and biostatistics. Biological sciences faculty maintain strong collaborative and programmatic ties with multiple UTEP departments, including Psychology, Pharmacy, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science. This position represents a unique opportunity for an outstanding investigator and leader to substantially advance scholarship in health disparities research and be a part of crafting/delivering an immunology-based curriculum using innovative teaching models that connect science to practice. Appointment is commensurate with the applicant’s history of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and leadership. The start-up package is negotiable, and the anticipated appointment date is Spring 2025. ABOUT UTEP AND EL PASO: UTEP is a Carnegie R1 and Community Engaged research university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. UTEP enrolls more 24,000 students –84% of the students are Hispanic and half of whom are the first generation in their families to attend college. UTEP is one of the major economic engines in the region, adding $1.4 billion to the local economy annually. The city’s border location makes it an ideal venue for academic programs and research studies on topics of national interest such as bilingual education/language acquisition, border environment and immigration, environmental sustainability and infrastructure, health disparities, and international trade and commerce. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be at the Associate or Full Professor level, and have a Doctorate in immunology or a related field from an accredited institution, with documented evidence of:
BENEFITS: The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with excellent fringe benefits. APPLICATION INFORMATION: Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of research goals, 4) statement of teaching philosophy, 5) experience in service/director leadership positions, and 6) contact information for at least three professional references. Questions should be directed to Charlotte M. Vines, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee at [email protected]/Phone number: 915-747-8127. To apply, please visit https://www.utep.edu/employment. In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
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