Back to Listings Tenured: Professor and Department Head, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Texas A&M University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Location College Station, TX Open Date 8/29/2026 Position ID 189843 Description Applications are invited for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M
University. This is a full-time, tenure-upon-hire, 9-month faculty appointment with an administrative stipend equivalent to two months of summer salary (11-months total). This position has research and service in the form of administrative appointment expecations, percentages to be discussed. The Department Head will receive funding for a 12-month postdoctoral scientist position to support ongoing research activities
upon approval of a Hatch project. Candidates with ongoing active research programs, interest in continuing active scholarship, and experience in academic administration are encouraged to apply. As the chief administrative officer of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, the Department Head will provide strategic leadership for the department’s teaching, research, and service missions. The Head will be
responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining outstanding faculty, staff, and students; enhancing the department’s national and international reputation; fostering productive partnerships; and promoting transparent, collaborative, and effective departmental governance. Candidates for the Professor and Department Head position must hold a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or a closely related field and have a
distinguished record of achievement in research, teaching, and service that qualifies them for appointment as a tenured professor. The successful candidate will demonstrate visionary leadership, innovative thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, students, university administrators, governmental agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders. Experience in securing
external funding and developing programs that support research, teaching, and outreach initiatives is highly desirable. The successful candidate should have a track record of meaningful experience in, and an appreciation for the intricacies of, effective faculty recruitment. The successful candidate must also demonstrate a commitment to fostering a collaborative and multidisciplinary academic environment that
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