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Prairie View A&M University Assistant Professor (Biology) 2 positions in United States
Job Title
Assistant Professor (Biology) 2 positions
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Department Of Biology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
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 2024. The appointment of a Tenure-Track (TT) Assistant Professor specializing in Histology or Anatomy & Physiology directly addresses the imperative of maintaining a robust foundation in the natural sciences, crucial for bolstering enrollment and retention rates, particularly among Biology majors. This position aligns with the department's staffing needs by addressing the demand for tailored instruction within the Biology program. The Biology department has the highest student enrollment in the Arts & Sciences. By focusing on teaching General Biology and other relevant courses, the TT Assistant Professor will enhance student engagement, support academic success, and contribute to the overall mission of the university. This recruitment underscores our commitment to providing quality education, fostering academic excellence, and nurturing future leaders in the biological sciences. This appointment begins Fall 2024.
Responsibilities
Teach courses, advise students, participate in curriculum and program development, serve on Committees.
Actively engage in scholarly activities aimed at grant proposal writing, paper presentations at professional conferences and publishing scholarly work, actively engage in research and publications.
Engage in student recruitment, assist with student advisement /student registration, take on committee assignments at all levels of the University, and provide services to the community and the profession. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in Biology or related biological fields.
Minimum of three-years full-time college teaching experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to effectively use technology in teaching and learning.
Demonstrated innovation in teaching large biology classes.
Demonstrated experience with science teaching pedagogy, curriculum and/or program development.
Demonstrate experience with assessment requirements for core curriculum biology courses according to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) accreditation standards.
Record of institutional program development and implementation.
Ability to conduct programmatic assessments and contribute to institutional effectiveness.
Ability to advise pre-optometry, pre-dental, pre-health and pre-medical students.
Record of excellent writing and communication skills as demonstrated through conference participation, and workshop instruction.
Record of establishing Memorandum of Understanding with partnering institutions.
Record of establishing alliances to ensured internship opportunities.
Demonstrated effectiveness working in a collaborative, team setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-doctoral research experience.
Three or more years of undergraduate teaching experience.
Three or more years of experience in academic or career advising.
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 jobs@pvamu.edu 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/Affirmative Action/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/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.
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