Assistant Professor Biology ( Histology, Microbiology or Environmental Biology)

Job Title

Assistant Professor Biology ( Histology, Microbiology or Environmental Biology)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Department Of Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly , if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate .

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The Department of Biological Sciences at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will have expertise in teaching introductory biology courses to biology majors, including core concepts in molecular and cellular biology, genetics and evolution, plant and animal physiology, ecology, and population biology. Preference for candidates with experience in teaching General Biology or Microbiology or Environmental Biology to upper-level students. Minimum qualifications for the position are a completed Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related field, prior to appointment, and a demonstration of teaching interest and experience. Applicants must demonstrate scholarly excellence in their specialties and the ability to acquire external funding. This appointment begins in Fall 2026.

The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position. ​

Responsibilities:

• Teach General Biology I and II lecture and laboratory courses or related biological courses for biology majors.

• Advise students on degree plan requirements for pre-professional programs.

• Mentor and supervise students through academic advising, student organizations, undergraduate research, internships, and departmental activities.

• Serve on college-wide and departmental committees, including assessment projects, search committees, and regular department meetings.

• Create and maintain partnerships with two-year colleges and four-year transfer institutions to promote student transfer and increase enrollment in Biology programs.

• Develop community partnerships to support workforce development and career pathways for Biology students.

• Identify and pursue external funding opportunities.

• Conduct and publish scholarly research in the candidate's area of expertise.

• Develop and sustain an undergraduate research program.

• Establish and maintain a competitive research program.

• Maintain competency in the discipline and effective teaching practices through professional development.

• Maintain regular office hours.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Biology or related biological fields.

• Minimum of two years full-time college teaching General Biology at the undergraduate level.

• Experience designing and implementing online courses.

• Experience developing virtual summer bridge programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to teach two of the following: General Biology and Histology or Microbiology or Environmental Biology.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use technology in teaching and learning.

• Demonstrated innovation in student-centered instruction through Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences.

• Demonstrated experience with science teaching pedagogy, curriculum and/or program development.

• Knowledge of assessment practices and the ability to meet accreditation requirements, including those of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

• Excellent writing and communication skills as demonstrated through conference participation, workshop instruction, successful grant proposals, and/or publications.

• Demonstrated effectiveness working in a collaborative, team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-doctoral research experience.

• Three or more years of undergraduate teaching experience.

• Two or more years of experience in creating budgets and writing/managing grants.

• A proven record or propensity to obtain external funding to support an active research program.

• Record of scholarship and publication in higher tier journals appropriate to the applicants' field of study.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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