Assistant Or Associate Professor Jobs in Texas
Assistant Or Associate Professor jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in higher education institutions, research universities, and community college systems, with openings from entry-level assistant professors through tenured-track associate professor roles. The largest hiring metros are Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth, where institutions like the University of Texas System, Texas A&M University System, and Houston Community College System maintain a strong and consistent presence. The most in-demand specialties are STEM fields, business administration, nursing and health sciences, and education. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the CEPH-accredited School of Public Health at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant or associate professor position. Texas A&M University is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is a Carnegie Classification R1-Very High Research Activity, and is one of only 17 institutions in the nation to hold the triple designation as a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university. The School of Public Health has over 95 faculty across four distinct departments and is going through multiple years of expansion having recently hired over ten new faculty members. The department is also recruiting for a tenure track position in Biostatistics or Epidemiologic Methods this year. The School of Public Health is currently ranked #1 in Texas and 31/225 by U.S. News & World Report and has the 6th largest student enrollment in the nation. The school has had record external funding growth over the past five years.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be actively engaged in scholarship and extramural research activity, will teach face-to-face and online graduate and undergraduate courses in epidemiology or biostatistics, and will provide academic advising and mentoring for Master and Doctor of Public Health graduate students. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to pursue collaborations with the Institute Translational Research in Infection and Immunity, as well as other institutes, centers, and programs across the Texas A&M University campus (e.g., Clinical Science and Translation Research Institute, Driscoll Children’s Hospital Global Institute for Hispanic Health, Institute of Data Science).
This position is a 9-month hard-money funded appointment with a standard teaching load of four classes a year: two in Fall and two in Spring. External research funding and service to the profession are expected. This appointment will ideally start August 1, 2027. Reviews will start in July 2026, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join a growing department with a commitment to scholarly inquiry, rigorous research and high-quality teaching and mentoring.
This position is part of a collaborative cluster hire supporting the Texas A&M University initiative on Translational Research in Infection and Immunity—a multidisciplinary effort spanning multiple colleges, including the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the School of Public Health, and the Bush School of Government & Public Service. The initiative addresses an urgent grand challenge at the intersection of health and national security, as emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases threaten human and animal health, food security, and economic stability. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, growing community of investigators working across infectious disease, immunology, biosecurity, drug discovery, clinical policy, and related disciplines, with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, including the Global Health Research Complex and Texas A&M System facilities in the Texas Panhandle and Rio Grande Valley. Applications are strongly encouraged from researchers with a demonstrated track record in the area of translative infection and immunology and a commitment to collaborative, translational research with real-world impact.
About the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The department has fourteen tenured and tenure track faculty members, six non-tenure earning instructional faculty and six staff members, and is home to approximately 250 graduate students. The department offers an epidemiology concentration in the schoolwide Doctor of Public Health in Public Health Sciences. It also offers a residential and fully only Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in epidemiology. Additionally, Epidemiology and Biostatistics faculty teach in the School’s undergraduate public health degree program, which has over 2,400 students. Located in College Station, TX on the flagship campus of the Texas A&M University System, faculty have access to world-class resources both within the school and across the university.
Description
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the CEPH-accredited School of Public Health at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant or associate professor position. Texas A&M University is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is a Carnegie Classification R1-Very High Research Activity, and is one of only 17 institutions in the nation to hold the triple designation as a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university. The School of Public Health has over 95 faculty across four distinct departments and is going through multiple years of expansion having recently hired over ten new faculty members. The department is also recruiting for a tenure track position in Biostatistics or Epidemiologic Methods this year. The School of Public Health is currently ranked #1 in Texas and 31/225 by U.S. News & World Report and has the 6th largest student enrollment in the nation. The school has had record external funding growth over the past five years.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be actively engaged in scholarship and extramural research activity, will teach face-to-face and online graduate and undergraduate courses in epidemiology or biostatistics, and will provide academic advising and mentoring for Master and Doctor of Public Health graduate students. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to pursue collaborations with the Institute Translational Research in Infection and Immunity, as well as other institutes, centers, and programs across the Texas A&M University campus (e.g., Clinical Science and Translation Research Institute, Driscoll Children’s Hospital Global Institute for Hispanic Health, Institute of Data Science).
This position is a 9-month hard-money funded appointment with a standard teaching load of four classes a year: two in Fall and two in Spring. External research funding and service to the profession are expected. This appointment will ideally start August 1, 2027. Reviews will start in July 2026, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join a growing department with a commitment to scholarly inquiry, rigorous research and high-quality teaching and mentoring.
This position is part of a collaborative cluster hire supporting the Texas A&M University initiative on Translational Research in Infection and Immunity—a multidisciplinary effort spanning multiple colleges, including the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, the School of Public Health, and the Bush School of Government & Public Service. The initiative addresses an urgent grand challenge at the intersection of health and national security, as emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases threaten human and animal health, food security, and economic stability. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, growing community of investigators working across infectious disease, immunology, biosecurity, drug discovery, clinical policy, and related disciplines, with access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, including the Global Health Research Complex and Texas A&M System facilities in the Texas Panhandle and Rio Grande Valley. Applications are strongly encouraged from researchers with a demonstrated track record in the area of translative infection and immunology and a commitment to collaborative, translational research with real-world impact.
About the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The department has fourteen tenured and tenure track faculty members, six non-tenure earning instructional faculty and six staff members, and is home to approximately 250 graduate students. The department offers an epidemiology concentration in the schoolwide Doctor of Public Health in Public Health Sciences. It also offers a residential and fully only Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in epidemiology. Additionally, Epidemiology and Biostatistics faculty teach in the School’s undergraduate public health degree program, which has over 2,400 students. Located in College Station, TX on the flagship campus of the Texas A&M University System, faculty have access to world-class resources both within the school and across the university.
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Assistant Or Associate Professor Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Texas A&M University20
- University of North Texas4
- LeTourneau University3
- East Texas Baptist University1
- Houston Christian University1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education30
- Science & Research3
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Government & Public Sector1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant or associate professor jobs across Texas.
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.F.A., or equivalent) required in the relevant discipline
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or creative scholarly work
- Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate college level
- Ability to contribute to departmental service, advising, and committee work
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive classroom practices
- Evidence of external grant writing or funded research relevant to the field
Assistant Or Associate Professor Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assistant or associate professor in Texas?
To become an assistant or associate professor in Texas, you typically need a terminal degree in your field, such as a Ph.D. or M.F.A., from an accredited institution. Most Texas universities require a completed dissertation and evidence of scholarly or creative work before extending an offer. Unlike some professions, no state-issued teaching license is required for college-level faculty in Texas, but community colleges may require additional pedagogical preparation or prior teaching experience.
Which companies hire assistant or associate professors in Texas?
Employers hiring assistant or associate professors in Texas right now include Texas A&M University, University of North Texas, and LeTourneau University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large public university systems and community college networks drive consistent faculty demand, particularly for STEM, health sciences, and business disciplines.
Which Texas cities have the most assistant or associate professor jobs?
College Station, Denton, and Longview have the most assistant or associate professor openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of medical schools, research institutions, and community colleges drives high volume there, while Austin's growing research university sector and Dallas-Fort Worth's large metropolitan population of community colleges and private institutions support strong demand in both regions.
Are there remote assistant or associate professor jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since most faculty roles involve on-campus teaching, lab supervision, or student advising. About 0% of assistant or associate professor openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting a modest share of online-only programs. Fully remote positions tend to concentrate in online program development, instructional design-adjacent faculty roles, and distance-learning degree programs offered by larger Texas institutions.
How can I get hired as a assistant or associate professor in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a doctoral program and taking on adjunct or visiting faculty roles at Texas community colleges or universities while building your teaching portfolio. Texas community college systems, including those in the Dallas County Community College District and Lone Star College System, regularly hire instructors without extensive full-time faculty experience. Postdoctoral research positions at Texas A&M or UT Austin also provide a recognized bridge into tenure-track roles, and a strong teaching statement with evidence of classroom effectiveness gives candidates a meaningful edge.
Where can I find and apply to assistant or associate professor jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to assistant or associate professor jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas faculty openings across universities, community colleges, and research institutions. Find roles that fit your discipline and experience level and apply directly to each position.
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