Assistant Professor of Biology

Position Information

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month contract, tenure-track position in Biology to begin August 2024. The Biology Department consists of 8 full-time faculty members and about 100 undergraduates majoring in one of five biology degrees. We seek a colleague whose interests complement and enhance our existing activities.

Requirements for the position include:

- Ph.D. and expertise in a field of Biology
- Ability to teach some of the following courses: lower division courses in human anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology, and upper division courses in general physiology, cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology.
- Evidence of effective teaching and commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching
- Commitment to mentor undergraduate students during an 8-week summer research program
- Commitment to continued professional development and advising of undergraduate students
- Ability to work collegially with other faculty members and staff in the department and across campus
- Understand and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University

In our selection, preference may be given to candidates who also offer one or more of the following:

- Ability to complement the current strengths of the department
- Professional skills, experience, and/or the willingness to engage with our diverse student body
- Ability to support and develop student internships in Biology

Texas Lutheran University, a Hispanic-Serving Institution, seeks applicants who are eager to join a culturally diverse community of learning. Our student body, reflective of the diversity of the State of Texas, is well over 40% Hispanic/Latinx, with a strong Black/African American presence as well. Candidates who have professional skills, experience, and/or the Willingness to engage in teaching, collaborative research, and community service with our diverse Student body are particularly sought.

Salary is competitive, with excellent benefits. TLU is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The ELCA’s 26 colleges and universities value and practice academic freedom while preparing women and men for lives of leadership and service in a diverse world. For more information, consult our website at www.tlu.edu.

TLU is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking third on the list for “Best Value”. This is the ninth consecutive year TLU has been featured on the “Best Value” rankings. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a top 20 Regional college for Social Mobility—the fifth year the university has appeared in this category.

TLU is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is also subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). The University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit a single PDF that contains the following:

- Cover letter addressing the requirements of the position
- Curriculum vitae
- 1-2 page statement of teaching philosophy that also addresses serving a diverse student population
- 1-2 page statement of research interests that addresses adapting those interests to a smaller undergraduate institution
- Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Three professional references (names, email addresses, and telephone numbers).

Please send your submissions to:

biologysearch@tlu.edu
Stephanie Perez, Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Biology
Texas Lutheran University 1000 W. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: 830-372-6069

Review of applications will begin 8 January 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.