Assistant/Associate Professor (Division of Health)

Prairie View A&M University

Assistant/Associate Professor (Division of Health)

Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor (Division of Health)

Agency
Prairie View A&M University

Department
School of Public and Allied Health

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

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/ Associate Professor in the Division of Health. 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 undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Health and related disciplines.
• 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 and allied health initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in Health, Health Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Evidence of effective teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Demonstrated scholarly potential, including peer-reviewed publications or a clear research agenda.
• Experience in student mentoring, advising, or supervision.

Preferred qualifications:

• 3-5 years of field practice experience preferred.

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.

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About Us
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 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.