Assistant Professor - Biology

Assistant Professor - Biology
Stephen

F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX

Type:
Full-Time
Category:
Biology

Location:

Main Campus

Job Number:
Org:
Biology
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary Grade: 99
Projected

Start Date:

08/17/2026

The Department of Biology at Stephen

F. Austin State University welcomes applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. Candidates will integrate into a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment that fosters research and education across concentrations in cellular and molecular biology; conservation, ecology and evolution; and aquatic biology (freshwater and marine). Ideal candidates will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. In addition, successful candidates will be expected to develop a research program and engage graduate and undergraduate students in their research.

• Ph.D. in Biology, or a closely related field by the time of the appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Ability to develop a productive research program.
• Ability to effectively mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Ability to provide evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for securing external funding.
• Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and teach across concentrations.

• Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise and foundational biology courses.
• Establishes and maintains an independent research program.
• Mentors undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provides service to department, college, and the university.

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen

F. Austin State University's undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.

• Performs an equivalent of twenty-four teaching load credits (TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is possible under certain circumstances.
• Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit criteria.
• Provides services to the university and the profession.
• Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.
• When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates for tenure.
• May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.

• May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.
• May receive course load reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.
• May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed normal expectations.
• May supervise the work of student and/or graduate assistants.
• May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual will be teaching.
• Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.
• Ability to work within a collaborative faculty environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

Candidates requiring H1B sponsorship are not eligible for the position following the current mandated freeze on H1B sponsorship at public institutions by the State of Texas.

Safety Statement:
Stephen

F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.