Assistant Professor, Biomedical Sciences

Kingsville, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department of Biological & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M UniversityKingsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences. We seek a biologist whose research and teaching focus on the molecular or cellular aspects of human health and disease. While we welcome applicants from across the biomedical sciences we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in biotechnology -omics (e.g. genomics proteomics metabolomics) cell biology or microbiology as these areas support key instructional and research needs in the department. We also welcome research programs in complementary biomedical fields and candidates who use experimental computational or translational approaches are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Biomedical Sciences courses including core classes and upper-level courses (such as Biotechnology Genomics Proteomics Cell Physiology or Microbiology) develop additional courses in their area of expertise and maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teach lower-level core courses and upper-level courses.
Develop or update biomedical sciences courses as needed.
Establish an active research program that includes undergraduate and graduate students.
Mentor MS thesis students.
Participate in departmental and university service

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences Biology or a closely related field.
At least 18 graduate semester hours in relevant biological or biomedical disciplines.
Evidence of effective teaching and strong research potential

Preferred Requirements

Experience mentoring or involving students in research.
Potential to secure external funding. Record of scholarship in biomedical sciences (e.g. biotechnology cell biology molecular biology -omics microbiology or related fields).
Experience teaching laboratory-based or upper-division biomedical courses

About the University

Texas A&M UniversityKingsville is a regional research institution and a member of the Texas A&M University System. More information is available at .

Application Materials

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Contact information for three references

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Contact

Dr. Chang K. Sung PhD

Professor and Interim Department Chair

Department of Biological and Health Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

920 University Blvd

Kingsville TX 78363-8202

Phone:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Required Experience:

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Job TitleAssistant Professor Biomedical SciencesAgencyTexas A&M University - KingsvilleDepartmentDepartment of Biological & Health SciencesProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationKingsville TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionTexas A&M UniversityKingsville invites applications for a tenure-tra...