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.
