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.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values System.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,…