Assistant Professor ( Division of Health Sciences)

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Division of Health Sciences to lead field education, advise students, and participate in service activities. The role emphasizes teaching excellence, curriculum development, and scholarly activity with potential for external funding.

The successful candidate will contribute to a growing program, oversee experiential learning, and collaborate across departments to promote health access and allied health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., Ed.D., in Health Sciences or related discipline required.
• Two years of college or university teaching experience required.
• Excellent communication and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses within health sciences.
• Develop new courses and instructional materials aligned with program needs.
• Utilize innovative teaching strategies, including technology-enhanced and online learning.
• Supervise student projects, internships, and independent studies.
• Establish and maintain an active research agenda with publications.
• Seek internal and external funding to support scholarly activities.
• Collaborate on research within the School and across disciplines.
• Advise and mentor students in academic planning and development.
• Support experiential learning, including research and community engagement.
• Participate in program assessment, accreditation, and curriculum development.
• Serve on division, school, and university committees.
• Engage in professional service and conference activities.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Research leadership

Academic service

Education

PhD/EdD in Health Sciences or related

Two years college teaching

Job description

Job TitleAssistant Professor ( Division of Health Sciences) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department School of Public and Allied Health Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeFaculty

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 School of Public and Allied Health at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Division of Health Sciences. The successful candidate will join a growing and dynamic team dedicated to preparing students for careers in the health and health sciences fields. The role involves leadership and management of field education, student advising, and participation in department, college, university, and professional service. 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 graduate and undergraduate courses within the field of expertise.
• Develop new courses and instructional materials that align with program needs.
• Utilize innovative teaching strategies, including technology-enhanced and online learning.
• Supervise student projects, internships, and independent studies.
• Establish and maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications.
• Pursue internal and external funding opportunities to support scholarly activities.
• Engage in collaborative research within the School of Public and Allied Health and across disciplines.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academic planning, research, and professional development.
• Support students in pursuing experiential learning, including research, community engagement, and study abroad opportunities.
• Participate in program assessment, accreditation activities, and curriculum development.
• Serve on division, school, and university committees.
• Engage in professional service through memberships, conference presentations, and editorial/reviewer roles.
• Contribute to community outreach and partnerships that promote health access and allied health initiatives.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D, Ed.D., in Health Sciences, or a closely related discipline
• Two years of college or university teaching.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication, written and technology skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills for all audiences.
• Demonstrate ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
• Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline and have potential for obtaining external funding.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Three years of college or university teaching.

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.

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