Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemical Ecologist

Assistant or Associate Professor, Chemical Ecologist- College of
Sciences, Biology, Health & the Environment

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16663

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information
Assistant or Associate
Professor

The Department of Biology, Health, and the
Environment in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of
Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) invites applications for the
position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemical Ecology
starting in Fall 2027.

The University of Texas at San
Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized,
top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher
education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary
institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and
a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of
access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and
public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves
approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning
science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI,
cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty
and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top
Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on
X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or
LinkedIn.

College of Sciences

The College of Sciences (COS) at UT San Antonio is dedicated to
innovation and excellence in both the classroom and the laboratory,
preparing the next generation of well-educated, highly trained
professionals and leaders.

COS offers 17 undergraduate and 14 graduate degree programs
across the life and physical sciences. More than 270 faculty in
seven academic departments support these programs, making COS the
fourth-largest college at UT San Antonio. In Fall 2026, enrollment
exceeded 5,200 undergraduates and 410 graduate and
post-baccalaureate students.

As a Carnegie R1 institution, COS drives discovery and tackles
real-world challenges with approximately $38 million in annual
research expenditures and nearly 200 active projects.

Research strengths span biomedical and health innovation,
molecular, chemical and materials discovery, fundamental and
applied physical sciences, earth, environmental and planetary
systems, mathematical, computational and data sciences, and STEM
education and workforce development.

COS collaborates with leading research centers and institutes,
including the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases,
Brain Health Consortium, Matrix AI, the Center for Innovative Drug
Discovery, and the Center for Space Technology and Operations
Research. Faculty distinction is reflected in prestigious honors
such as NSF CAREER awards, AAAS Fellowships, membership in the
National Academy of Inventors, and leadership roles in professional
societies worldwide.

Student success is central to COS. Faculty members have earned
the University of Texas Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award, and
the COS Student Success Center, founded in 2020, serves as a hub
for mentoring, professional development, and community-building.
COS students are recognized nationally, with recent recipients of
Barry Goldwater Scholarships and NSF Graduate Research
Fellowships.

Learn more at the College of Sciences website.

Department of Biology, Health &
the Environment

The Department of Biology, Health, and the
Environment (BHE) in the College of Sciences at the University of
Texas at San Antonio serves more than 2,500 undergraduate students
and 100 graduate students in the college. It consists of 66 faculty
members and offers undergraduate B.Sc. and B.A. degrees which span
biology, environmental sciences, and health sciences and M.Sc.
degrees in biology and environmental sciences. An interdisciplinary
Ph.D. program in environmental science and engineering also serves
doctoral students in our department. Our faculty have been
recognized nationally for excellence in research with colleagues at
the US Fish & Wildlife Service, the USDA, Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department, and the Edwards Aquifer Authority, among
others.

Salary Range: Commensurate
with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

The successful candidate will establish an
internationally recognized and externally funded research program
in chemical ecology to complement and expand BHE's strengths in
plant-insect, plant-plant, and plant-microbe interactions, wildlife
and fisheries ecology, soil science and aquatic sciences and One
Health. The successful candidate will be required to teach courses
in their area of expertise as well as in general biology and will
contribute to the curriculum in biology and environmental sciences.
They must demonstrate their ability to work and be sensitive to the
educational need of an urban population and support the
University's commitment to thrive as a model for student
success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, environmental science, or a related field at

the time of application.

• Strong track record of research contributions and publications

and can teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate
level.

• This position may require the ability to maintain the security

and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor

• At least 1 year of postdoctoral training and some experience in

teaching in higher education.

Associate Professor

• Should have qualifications commensurate with tenure level.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the
following:

• A current curriculum vitae which includes professional

experiences and a listing of publications and accomplishments.

• Complete contact information for at least three professional

references.

• A statement of planned research (3-page limit).
• A teaching statement (1 page limit).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled, with priority given to applicants who
submit materials by December 10, 2026. Incomplete submissions will
not be considered. Application materials are submitted via the UTSA
Talent Acquisition portal. Any questions related to this search
should be directed to Dr. Allison Veach (allison.veach@utsa.edu).

At the discretion of the hiring department,
this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified
applications have been received.

This position
will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking
expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position
is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a
valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be
completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show
proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of
hire.

Equal
Employment Opportunity

As an equal
employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the
policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and
ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and
veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative
Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to
ensure nondiscrimination.

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