Description
The biology department at TCU welcomes applications for two faculty positions – Assistant Professor of Biology and Instructor of Biology. Brief descriptions and expectations of each position are below and additional information including application instructions, may be found at https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/search/faculty-jobs.
Assistant Professor of Biology. We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in Fall 2026. We seek applicants who are using or developing quantitative, mathematical, or computational approaches to address biological questions in a variety of disciplines ranging from ecology and evolution to biomedical sciences. Applicants must have a PhD in the biological sciences or related field, a minimum of two years of post-graduate research experience (e.g., post-doctoral training, government, or industrial research), a strong record of achievement in quantitative or systems-based approaches, and a commitment to excellent teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) develop and maintain an externally funded research program that involves PhD and undergraduate students; 2) teach an upper-level undergraduate/graduate Biostatistics course and develop additional upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses in their areas of expertise; and 3) contribute to departmental service needs. Review of applications will begin on November 7th and the position will remain open until filled. For further inquiries, please contact the chair of the search committee Dr. Matt Hale (m.c.hale@tcu.edu).
Instructor of Biology. We invite applications for an Instructor I of Biology position beginning in Fall 2026. The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching of a two-semester Anatomy & Physiology course sequence, which is a requirement of the nursing major curriculum, and will have the opportunity to teach other courses in their area of expertise dependent on departmental needs. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or a closely related field and a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Experience in undergraduate teaching and evidence of a strong teaching record are preferred but not required. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will contribute to the professional development of students seeking careers in health-related fields through their service on the Health Professions Advisory Committee. Other teaching and service assigned to the candidate will be dependent upon their skills and interests, as well as institutional need. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2025, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Meredith Curtis (m.curtis@tcu.edu), the chair of the search committee.
About TCU Biology. The TCU Department of Biology offers a rigorous, science-based curriculum grounded in evolutionary theory to undergraduate and graduate students across all areas of biology. We are committed to the teacher-scholar model and teaching is central to our department’s mission. Our faculty are passionate about teaching, highly trained in their area of teaching specialty, and committed to providing all students with access to high-quality educational opportunities. Research plays a major role in the professional life of our tenure-track faculty. Our faculty regularly publish in high-quality journals, present their work at national and international conferences, and contribute their research expertise through professional service and outreach. Our research programs support our teaching mission and allow us to expose students to the process of science when they conduct research in our labs. To learn more about the Department of Biology, visit our website at https://cse.tcu.edu/biology/index.php.
