Job Title Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Physiology 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 Job Summary The Department of Biological and Health Sciences at Texas A&M University–Kingsville invites applications for a nine-month appointment for Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2025, with a terminal degree in a biomedically relevant area. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching human anatomy and physiology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, maintain an active research program, and serve in the continuing development of our departmental programs. Required Qualifications + Hold a Ph.D. in a field related to the biomedical sciences. + Demonstrated commitment to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education + Experience with involving undergraduate and graduate students in research. + Experience with teaching lecture-lab courses in anatomy, physiology, and related topics. Successful candidates will be expected to: + Promote high standards of academic achievement and integrity in assigned courses. + Teach undergraduate courses related to human anatomy and physiology and preferred courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. + Develop courses related to their professional discipline in support of the Biomedical Sciences program, including pre-professional students, pre-nursing students, and other academic tracks. + Establish a research laboratory and conduct research while mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Applying for internal and external research support is expected. + Work with colleagues to enhance and improve existing programs and develop new academic initiatives, as applicable. + Serve on University, College, and Departmental committees. Preferred Qualifications The Department supports a wide variety of research and teaching scholars and has a strong interest in growing and maintaining the Biomedical Sciences program. Preferred qualifications for a successful candidate include: + Experience teaching introductory biology, human anatomy & physiology. + Incorporating technology and hands-on learning into the classroom and laboratory setting. + Research experience involving undergraduate and graduate students. + Experience with building and managing academic programs, writing grant proposals, and recruiting students will be considered additional assets. Texas A&M University–Kingsville is dedicated to serving the population of South Texas. TAMU-K was recently ranked in the top 4 percent of universities in terms of social mobility by the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges (https://www.tamuk.edu/news/2023/09/Texas-AM-Kingsville-rises-to-58-nationwide-for-social-mobility-in-U.S-News-and-World-Reports-latest-college-rankings.html) reports. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Texas A&M University–Kingsville, as part of the Texas A&M University System, is a state-supported institution comprised of six undergraduate colleges and a graduate college. For more information, visit the website http://www.tamuk.edu. Apply https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK\_External Please include the following documents: + Cover Letter + Current Curriculum Vitae + Statement of Teaching Philosophy + Statement of Research Philosophy + Unofficial Transcripts + Names and contact information for three professional references Contact Dr. Richard C Laughlin, PhDAssociate Professor and ChairDepartment of Biological and Health Sciences700 University Blvd; MSC 158; Kingsville, TX 78363Phone: 361-593-3803; biology@tamuk.edu 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.