Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request when the application is submitted.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. Posting Details Come and join the Bearkat community! 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
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