Physiology Faculty Position II-Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (www.vetmed.tamu.edu) at Texas A&M University invites applications for a 12-month, fully budgeted, clinical-track or tenure-track position at all academic ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Professor), depending on experience and qualifications. The candidate must have a strong interest in teaching physiology; preference will be given to those with recognized expertise in teaching.  A Ph.D. in an area of biomedical sciences is required and a professional (DVM, MD, etc.) degree or equivalent is preferred.

The successful applicant will be expected to devote a significant portion of their effort to teaching physiology in the undergraduate programs. The successful applicant will participate in interdisciplinary research and if in the tenure track will be expected to establish a sustainable, extramurally funded research program. Preference will be given to individuals with research interests in one of the areas of strength of the department, which include cardiovascular physiology, reproductive physiology, toxicology, and education, or in a related area. Intra/inter-departmental collaboration is expected and encouraged.

The college serves approximately 2000 students in a dynamic undergraduate program in Biomedical Sciences, 200 graduate students, and 500 students in the DVM professional degree program. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students participate in traditional physiology courses with laboratories. Development of additional elective courses in various topics in physiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels is encouraged.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest outlining their qualifications, current curriculum vitae, statement of specific research and teaching interests and philosophies, and the names of three potential references, along with complete contact information to: Dr. James Herman, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, 4466 TAMU, College Station, Texas, USA 77843-4466, (Voice) 979-862-7765, (Fax) 979-845-6544, search423@cvm.tamu.edu. Applications may be submitted either electronically (preferred; by e-mail and attachments) or by mail to Dr. Herman.  

Texas A&M University is situated in College Station, Texas, which along with its neighboring city of Bryan, makes up a community of approximately 170,000 residents. The twin city area is known for its family-friendly environment, affordable living, and proximity to three major Texas cities: Houston, Austin, and Dallas. For more information about Texas A&M University, please visit http://www.vetmed.tamu.edu/. For more information about the Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology at the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, please visit /vtpp.

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.