Assistant/Associate Professor (Division of Public Health)

Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor (Division of Public 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 Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025,imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOTpay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship foryour employment, we recommend that you consult with your privateimmigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether yourcurrent immigration status would make a potential offer ofemployment from Texas A&M University subject to thisfee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued amoratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by theTexas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in thefuture require sponsorship for employment visa status thismoratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you beselected as the final candidate _____________________________________________________________________________ The School of Public and Allied Health at Prairie View A&MUniversity invites applications for a tenure-track faculty positionat the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the Division ofPublic Health. The successful candidate will join a growing anddynamic team dedicated to preparing students for careers in publichealth. The role involves leadership and management of fieldeducation, student advising, and participation in department,college, university, and professional service. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’scompensation structure and will be commensurate with thecandidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salaryrange for this position. Responsibilities: Teaching Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Public Healthand related disciplines. Develop new courses and instructional materials that align withprogram needs. Utilize innovative teaching strategies, includingtechnology-enhanced and online learning. Supervise student projects, internships, and independentstudies. Research & Scholarship Establish and maintain an active research agenda leading topeer-reviewed publications. Pursue internal and external grants/funding opportunities tosupport scholarly activities. Engage in collaborative research within the School of Publicand Allied Health and across disciplines. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students inacademic planning, research, and professional development. Support students in pursuing experiential learning, includingresearch, community engagement, and study abroadopportunities. Service & Leadership Participate in program assessment, accreditation activities,and curriculum development. Serve on division, school, and university committees. Engage in professional service through memberships, conferencepresentations, and editorial/reviewer roles. Contribute to community outreach and partnerships that promotehealth parity and allied health initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education & Experience: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., DrPH., or equivalent) in Public Health,Global Health, Health Promotion, or a closely related field from anaccredited institution. Evidence of effective teaching experience at thecollege/university level. Demonstrated scholarly potential, including peer-reviewedpublications or a clear research agenda. Experience in student mentoring, advising, orsupervision. 3–5 years of field practice experience is preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong knowledge of social and behavioral science,epidemiology, health promotion, or related disciplines. Ability to design and deliver engaging instruction acrossmultiple learning formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online). Excellent written and oral communication skills, with theability to convey complex concepts clearly to variouslearners. Demonstrated skills in research methodology, data analysis, andscholarly writing. Ability to mentor and advise students from different academicbackgrounds. Strong organizational and time-management skills to balanceteaching, research, and service responsibilities. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, communitypartners, and interdisciplinary teams. Commitment to ethical conduct, professional integrity, andlifelong learning. Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of CEPH accreditation standards and course alignmentguidelines. Strong knowledge of public health, health promotion andeducation, or related disciplines. Experience with curriculum development and program assessmentin CEPH-accredited programs. Ability to design and deliver engaging instruction acrossmultiple learning formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with variouslearners. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and withexternal community partners. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Commitment to ethical conduct, professional integrity, andlifelong learning. Job Posting Close Date: Until Filled Required Attachments: Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachmentbox labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on theapplication. Multiple attachments may be included in the“Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed beloware considered optional. Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Application Submission Guidelines: All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on orbefore the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicantinquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed,HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual hasapplied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site. The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments"section must be attached to the application prior to the jobclosing date indicated to ensure full consideration for theapplication submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resourceon or before the closing date indicated above at View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io should you need assistance with the onlineapplication process. Background Check Requirements: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution’s verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution’s procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check. 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