Location: Edinburg,TX, USA
We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's student body as an Assistant Professor of School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Sustainable Chemistry. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research and teaching are aligned with the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals; however, all candidates with relevant profiles will be considered. Successful applicants may do research that integrates chemical, biological, environmental, agricultural, and soil sustainability. Candidates should provide evidence of a track record and strong potential for significant productivity in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary research and be expected to demonstrate a capacity to develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program. Externally funded research and upper-level course teaching experience are both considered as added qualifications. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent research program and actively collaborate in research and grantsmanship with members of the School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences as well as other faculty at the UTRGV and outside the University to impact the Rio Grande Valley & beyond. The successful candidate will contribute to the Master's programs in the SIBCS (e.g., Chemistry, BioChemisty and Molecular Biology, or Biology) and to a forthcoming Ph.D. program in Integrative Life Sciences. Faculty are expected to involve both undergraduate and graduate students in research activities and should have a strong commitment to educating a diverse body of students in a Hispanic-serving institution.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit our website.
School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS) at UTRGV, located on the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses, comprises faculty and staff committed to research and education in the biological and chemical sciences. Faculty expertise in cancer, neurobiology, organellar dynamics, organismal biology and evolution, astrobiology, microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, nanomaterials, materials science, and other emerging areas provide collaborative opportunities within the SIBCS.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph. D. in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field with a strong potential for research productivity and extramural funding.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate how their research and teaching align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). Details of the UNSDGs can be found here. Externally funded research and upper-level course teaching experience are also considered preferred qualifications.
License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2025