Assistant/Associate Professor (Plant & Soil Sciences)

tamus; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences, a nine-month tenure-track role reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in CAFNR. The successful candidate will build an innovative research program aligned with Texas priorities and collaborate with existing strengths in plant and environmental sciences.

The position emphasizes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, recruiting into degree

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant & Soil Sciences, Agronomy, Natural Resources, and/or Environmental Sciences.
• Candidates must have at least 1-2 years of experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Plant and Soil Sciences, and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and work with student organizations.
• Assist with the recruitment of students into the undergraduate agriculture degree program and the graduate program in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.
• Capitalize on current and emerging technologies to conduct research addressing soil fertility, nutrient management, and plant productivity.
• Publish results in refereed journals.
• Seek and acquire externally funded grants and contracts for relevant research projects.
• Engage in service activities and professional development with colleagues, the department, college, university, community, and professional organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. in Plant & Soil Sciences

Job description

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor (Plant & Soil Sciences)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

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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Prairie View A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences. This is a nine-month tenure-track position that reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR).

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative, externally funded research program in plant and soil sciences that addresses critical challenges affecting agricultural productivity, environmental resilience, and food security in Texas and beyond. Preference will be given to candidates whose work complements existing strengths in the plant, soil, and environmental sciences, as well as the natural resources research areas within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.

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 undergraduate and graduate level courses in Plant and Soil Sciences, and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and work with student organizations.
• Assist with the recruitment of students into the undergraduate agriculture degree program and the graduate program in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences.
• Capitalize on current and emerging technologies to conduct research in areas such as soil fertility and sustainable nutrient management in forage systems, the physiological, genetic, molecular, or developmental mechanisms that influence plant productivity, quality, and adaptation, and physical, chemical, and biological processes that influence soil health and long-term agricultural productivity.
• Publish results of this research in refereed journals.
• Seek and acquire externally funded grants and contracts for relevant research projects.
• Engage in service activities and professional developments with colleagues, the department, college, university, community, and professional organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Plant & Soil Sciences, Agronomy, Natural Resources, and/or Environmental Sciences or closely related fields.
• Candidates must have at least 1-2 years of experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills for various audiences.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
• Potential for obtaining external funding.
• Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline.

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