Assistant Professor (Health Sciences)

Location: Prairie View, Texas, United States

Company

Prairie View A&M University is a higher education institution preparing students for careers in health and health sciences fields.

What you will do

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses within the area of expertise.
• Develop courses and instructional materials using innovative, technology-enhanced, and online teaching strategies.
• Lead field education, supervise student projects and internships, and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Establish an active research agenda, publish in peer-reviewed outlets, and pursue internal and external funding.
• Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Participate in university service, professional organizations, conferences, and community health partnerships.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Health Sciences or a closely related discipline.
• At least two years of college or university teaching experience.
• Excellent written, oral, communication, and technology skills.
• Demonstrated ability in effective teaching and scholarship.
• Potential to obtain external funding and support professional organizations in the discipline.
• Employment is subject to credential verification and a criminal history investigation.

Nice to have

• Three years of college or university teaching experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Tenure-track faculty appointment within the Division of Health Sciences.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
• Engagement with experiential learning, community outreach, and allied health initiatives.
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience within the assigned university salary range.
• Immigration sponsorship may be affected by current H-1B filing conditions; the university will not pay the stated new H-1B fee.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter through the Prairie View A&M University career site.
• Applications are accepted until the position is filled.