Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request when the application is submitted.Sam Houston State is a comprehensive University located in East Texas, approximately 65 miles north of Houston. Current
enrollment is approximately 21,500. Degrees conferred by the Department of Biological Sciences include a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and a Master of Science in Biology. The department is working to develop a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology and currently offers an interdisciplinary master’s degree in Forensic Science with the Departments of
Criminal Justice and Chemistry. There are currently 23 full-time faculty, 5 full-time instructional staff, and 5 full-time staff members, including laboratory and teaching support staff and administrative support staff within the department. The Department of Biological Sciences is located in the newly built, state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building. The department is equipped to support broad research interests with
facilities including small animal (e.g., rodent) housing that meets all current USDA standards, a microscopy suite with TEM, SEM, laser scanning, and confocal microscopes managed by a full-time PhD-level staff member, a molecular core with sequencing and imaging capabilities, and common use areas housing autoclaves, purified water systems, centrifuges, and other equipment to conduct cellular and molecular-based
research. The department also maintains a 250-acre field station for teaching and research purposes that is equipped with a fully functional laboratory/classroom building. The field station is home to the Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science (STAFS) facility, a state-of-the-art research, education, and training center designed to advance academic and technical knowledge in the application of anthropology, human
anatomy, forensic science, biology, and chemistry. Posting Details Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic
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