"Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences (Physiology)"

Posting Details

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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 (Physiology)

Requisition
202500153F

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
11/21/2025

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45514

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name
Aaron Lynne

Title
Professor and Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
Sam Houston State University
Box 2116
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone
936-294-1544

Contact Email
aaronlynne@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 physiology for a tenure track faculty position at the level of assistant professor. Teaching responsibilities may include but are not limited to General Physiology, Pathophysiology and Histology, in addition to upper-level undergraduate as well as graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Educational Requirements for the Position

The successful candidate will have earned a Bachelor’s degree and Doctoral degree in Life Sciences or a closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position

Candidates should have research experience beyond graduate study, preferably one or more years of post-doctoral study.

Other Requirements for the Position

Area of research is open, but candidates with interest in physiology using invertebrate or vertebrate animal models are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to develop an externally funded research program involving undergraduates and masters level graduate students in addition to conducting collaborative research within the Department of Biological Sciences.

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. The department also offers an interdisciplinary master’s degree in Forensic Science with the Departments of Criminal Justice and Chemistry. There are currently 25 full-time faculty, 3 full time instructional staff, and 2 full-time staff members, including laboratory and teaching support staff and administrative support staff within the department. The department is well equipped to support research in physiology with a small animal (e.g., rodent) housing facility that meets all current USDA standards and has received OLAW Assurance from the NIH. The Department of Biological Sciences is in the newly built, state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building which houses a dedicated microscopy suite with a TEM, SEM, laser scanning and confocal microscopes with a full-time Masters-level staff member, a molecular core with sequencing and imaging capabilities, as well as common use areas housing autoclaves, purified water systems, centrifuges, and other equipment. The department also maintains a 250-acre field station for teaching and research purposes that is equipped with a laboratory/classroom building.

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.

Open Until Filled
Yes

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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Candidate Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research & Goals
5. Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3
4. Transcripts
5. Teaching Evaluations