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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Requisition 202600121F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Science & Engineering Technology Department Dept of Biological Sciences Open Date 09/21/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48566
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Christopher Randle Title
Department Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, Box 2116, Huntsville, TX 77341-2116
Contact Phone 9362941554 Contact Email randle@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University seeks an individual broadly trained in the field of Parasitology and/or Parasite Ecology for a tenure track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. Teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to Parasitology, Invertebrate Zoology, Evolution introductory biology courses, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
Educational Requirements for the Position
The successful candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and a Doctoral degree in Life Sciences or a closely related field.
Experience Required for the Position
Candidates should have research experience beyond graduate study, preferably including one or more years of post-doctoral research.
Other Requirements for the Position
Candidates with expertise in basic and/or applied research in parasitology and/or parasite ecology are strongly encouraged to apply. Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to, taxonomy and systematics, host-parasite interactions, parasite biodiversity, disease ecology, wildlife health, and the direct and indirect effects of parasites on individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program that engages undergraduates and masters-level graduate students, while also fostering collaborative research within the Department of Biological Sciences.
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Sam Houston State University is classified as an R2 research institution. It is located in East Texas, approximately 65 miles north of Houston. Current enrollment is approximately 22,000. Degrees conferred by the Department of Biological Sciences include a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and both a Master of Science and Master of Arts in Biology. There are currently 25 full-time faculty members, 5 full-time instructional staff, and 4 full-time support staff. The Department of Biological Sciences is in the newly constructed, state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building, which is well equipped to support research in parasitology. Facilities include a dedicated microscopy suite featuring transmission electron (TEM), scanning electron (SEM), laser-scanning, Keyence, and confocal microscopes, supported by a full-time master's-level staff scientist. Additional resources include a molecular core facility with sequencing and imaging capabilities, as well as shared-use areas equipped with autoclaves, purified water systems, centrifuges, and other research infrastructure. In addition, the university maintains a small-animal (e.g., rodent) housing facility that meets all current USDA standards and has received OLAW Assurance from the NIH. The department also maintains the Piney Woods Environmental Research Laboratory, a 250-acre field station dedicated to research and teaching and equipped with laboratory and classroom facilities. The Texas Invasive Species Institute is housed on campus and offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration for the successful candidate.
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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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