Assistant/Associate Professor (Plant & Soil Sciences)

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences. This nine-month tenure-track role reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in CAFNR.

The successful candidate will establish an innovative, externally funded research program addressing agricultural productivity, environmental resilience, and food security in Texas and beyond. Preference will be given to candidates whose work complements existing strengths in plant,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant & Soil Sciences, Agronomy, Natural Resources, and/or Environmental Sciences or closely related field.
• At least 1–2 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Plant and Soil Sciences and related programs.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students and collaborate with student organizations.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Plant & Soil Sciences or closely related field

Job description

Job TitleAssistant/Associate Professor (Plant & Soil Sciences) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeFaculty

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.

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.

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

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.

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