Visiting Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- College of Science & Engineering Technology
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Requisition:202600115F
Rank:Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with experience and education.
Position Type:Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College:College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department:Dept of Biological Sciences
Open Date:09/09/2026
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48358
Contact Name:Chris Randle
Title:Professor and Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
Sam Houston State University
2000 Ave I
Huntsville, TX 77341-2116
936-294-1550
Contact Email:cpr003@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The Department of Biological Sciences seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor. Area of expertise is open to any biology field with preference given to applicants with an ecology background. The successful applicant will teach lower level courses for majors or non-majors and upper level ecology as needed. This is a 1-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Ph.D. in Biology, or related fields. ABD will also be considered.
Experience Required for the Position:Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Special Instructions Summary:Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
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EEO Statement: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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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 21,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
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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- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
United States
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