Research Assistant Professor Jobs in Texas
Research Assistant Professor jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth, where major research universities and academic medical centers drive consistent demand for early-career faculty with specialties in biomedical sciences, engineering, and data-intensive disciplines. Institutions such as the University of Texas system, Texas A&M University, and Baylor College of Medicine maintain ongoing pipelines for these positions. Texas ranks among the most active markets for research-focused academic hiring in the country, with openings ranging from newly minted doctoral candidates to experienced investigators seeking protected research time. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerUniversity of Texas at El Paso
Top cityEl Paso, TX
Cities hiring6
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation
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Research Assistant Professor Counselor Educational
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Texas Southern University
Research Assistant Professor Counselor Educational
Houston, Texas
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Research Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure) - The Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Research Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure) - The Center for Cellular Therapies and Cancer Immunology
Dallas, Texas
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Research Assistant Professor (Non-tenure)
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Research Assistant Professor (Non-tenure)
Dallas, Texas
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Urology Researcher - Assistant/Associate Professor
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Urology Researcher - Assistant/Associate Professor
Dallas, Texas
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Assistant Professor, Research BCI
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Research Assistant Professor Counselor Educational
Texas Southern University·Houston, Texas
Job functions:
Doctoral degree in educational administration
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
Security Sensitive Position?
Yes
Hours of Work
TBA
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
TSU203651
Official TSU Title
Research Assistant Professor Counselor Educational
Grant Title
yes
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Counseling, in collaboration with the Division of Research and Innovation, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position focused on externally funded research, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
The successful candidate will develop and sustain a competitive research agenda supported by external funding, contribute to doctoral and master’s-level instruction, mentor graduate and doctoral students, and engage in service consistent with rank and career stage. This position is structured to provide institutional research support, workload transparency, and mentorship to promote faculty success across the tenure and promotion process.
During periods of active external funding, the faculty member may also hold a 3-month summer appointment, typically involving teaching or research-aligned activities within the College of Education.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Department of Counseling, in collaboration with the Division of Research and Innovation, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position focused on externally funded research, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
The successful candidate will develop and sustain a competitive research agenda supported by external funding, contribute to doctoral and master’s-level instruction, mentor graduate and doctoral students, and engage in service consistent with rank and career stage. This position is structured to provide institutional research support, workload transparency, and mentorship to promote faculty success across the tenure and promotion process.
During periods of active external funding, the faculty member may also hold a 3-month summer appointment, typically involving teaching or research-aligned activities within the College of Education.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
A tenure-track appointment aligned with institutional research growth priorities
Integration of externally funded research with doctoral education and mentorship
Collaboration with a centralized Division of Research and Innovation providing proposal development and grant management support
Workload expectations calibrated to support research productivity, teaching excellence, and sustainability
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and graduate student research engagement
Service expectations proportional to rank and career stage
Designed to attract early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty with strong research trajectories
This is a grant funded position.
Integration of externally funded research with doctoral education and mentorship
Collaboration with a centralized Division of Research and Innovation providing proposal development and grant management support
Workload expectations calibrated to support research productivity, teaching excellence, and sustainability
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and graduate student research engagement
Service expectations proportional to rank and career stage
Designed to attract early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty with strong research trajectories
This is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties Summary
Research and Scholarship:
- Develop, lead, and sustain a competitive externally funded research program aligned with disciplinary and institutional priorities
- Prepare and submit grant proposals in collaboration with institutional research support personnel
- Manage funded research projects in compliance with university and sponsor requirements
- Produce and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other discipline-appropriate outlets
- Mentor graduate and doctoral students in research activities aligned with funded and unfunded scholarly projects
- Engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives within and beyond the university
Teaching and Doctoral Mentorship:
- Teach graduate-level courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise, including doctoral-level courses in the Ed.D. program
- Advise and mentor doctoral students, including supervision of dissertations and applied research projects
- Integrate research activities into graduate and doctoral instruction to enhance student scholarly development
- Engage in reflective teaching practices and continuous instructional improvement
- Participate in assessment activities related to teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes
Service and Professional Engagement:
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities consistent with rank and career stage
- Contribute to program development, accreditation, and research-focused initiatives
- Engage in professional service at the local, regional, national, or international level as appropriate
- Collaborate with colleagues to support scholarly, instructional, and co-curricular activities
Summer Appointment (During External Funding Periods):
- Participate in a 3-month summer appointment, typically involving teaching, research, or programmatic activities aligned with faculty expertise
- Summer responsibilities and compensation are structured to support workload sustainability and research continuity
- Participating in college committees
- Preform other job-related duties as assigned
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range
$62,274.50 - $80.956.00
Education
An earned doctoral degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies or an equivalent field
Required Licensing/Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified School Counselor
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Certified School Counselor
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Advanced knowledge of the counseling profession relates to doctoral education, research, and professional training.
- Knowledge of externally funded research processes, including grant development, administration, and project management.
- Knowledge of doctoral education structures, graduate mentorship practices, and applied research models.
- Familiarity with research ethics, regulatory compliance, and institutional review processes.
- Awareness of current trends, theories, emerging issues, and evidence-informed practices within the counseling discipline.
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
- Strong research design, analysis, and scholarly writing skills
- Grant writing and proposal development skills or demonstrated potential to secure external funding
- Effective graduate-level teaching and curriculum design skills
- Mentorship and advising skills for graduate and doctoral students
- Collaboration and interdisciplinary engagement skills
- Time management and organizational skills supporting multiple professional responsibilities
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Ability to:
- Develop and sustain a coherent research agenda
- Balance research, teaching, service, and mentorship responsibilities effectively
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
- Adapt teaching and research activities to evolving institutional and disciplinary needs
- Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice
- Work independently.
Work Experience
Preferred Experience:
- Two or more years of postdoctoral research experience.
- A record of impactful research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience teaching in an active learning environment with innovative teaching strategies.
- Experience writing competitive funding proposals.
- Experience developing and maintaining a funded research program.
- Experience mentoring and advising graduate students.
- Experience fostering a sense of belonging for all students, including traditionally underrepresented populations in Educational Administration.
- Experience in recruitment and retention of graduate students.
- Drive to excel in teaching, research, and service.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Prolonged standing and/or walking.
- Handling light weight objects.
- Using or carrying equipment.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Close Date
09/21/2026
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.
Texas Southern University
Research Assistant Professor Counselor Educational
Houston, Texas
Added 3d ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
Doctoral degree in educational administration
Job Description
Security Sensitive Position?
Yes
Hours of Work
TBA
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
TSU203651
Official TSU Title
Research Assistant Professor Counselor Educational
Grant Title
yes
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Counseling, in collaboration with the Division of Research and Innovation, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position focused on externally funded research, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
The successful candidate will develop and sustain a competitive research agenda supported by external funding, contribute to doctoral and master’s-level instruction, mentor graduate and doctoral students, and engage in service consistent with rank and career stage. This position is structured to provide institutional research support, workload transparency, and mentorship to promote faculty success across the tenure and promotion process.
During periods of active external funding, the faculty member may also hold a 3-month summer appointment, typically involving teaching or research-aligned activities within the College of Education.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Department of Counseling, in collaboration with the Division of Research and Innovation, seeks applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position focused on externally funded research, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
The successful candidate will develop and sustain a competitive research agenda supported by external funding, contribute to doctoral and master’s-level instruction, mentor graduate and doctoral students, and engage in service consistent with rank and career stage. This position is structured to provide institutional research support, workload transparency, and mentorship to promote faculty success across the tenure and promotion process.
During periods of active external funding, the faculty member may also hold a 3-month summer appointment, typically involving teaching or research-aligned activities within the College of Education.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
A tenure-track appointment aligned with institutional research growth priorities
Integration of externally funded research with doctoral education and mentorship
Collaboration with a centralized Division of Research and Innovation providing proposal development and grant management support
Workload expectations calibrated to support research productivity, teaching excellence, and sustainability
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and graduate student research engagement
Service expectations proportional to rank and career stage
Designed to attract early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty with strong research trajectories
This is a grant funded position.
Integration of externally funded research with doctoral education and mentorship
Collaboration with a centralized Division of Research and Innovation providing proposal development and grant management support
Workload expectations calibrated to support research productivity, teaching excellence, and sustainability
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and graduate student research engagement
Service expectations proportional to rank and career stage
Designed to attract early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty with strong research trajectories
This is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties Summary
Research and Scholarship:
- Develop, lead, and sustain a competitive externally funded research program aligned with disciplinary and institutional priorities
- Prepare and submit grant proposals in collaboration with institutional research support personnel
- Manage funded research projects in compliance with university and sponsor requirements
- Produce and disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and other discipline-appropriate outlets
- Mentor graduate and doctoral students in research activities aligned with funded and unfunded scholarly projects
- Engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research initiatives within and beyond the university
Teaching and Doctoral Mentorship:
- Teach graduate-level courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise, including doctoral-level courses in the Ed.D. program
- Advise and mentor doctoral students, including supervision of dissertations and applied research projects
- Integrate research activities into graduate and doctoral instruction to enhance student scholarly development
- Engage in reflective teaching practices and continuous instructional improvement
- Participate in assessment activities related to teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes
Service and Professional Engagement:
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities consistent with rank and career stage
- Contribute to program development, accreditation, and research-focused initiatives
- Engage in professional service at the local, regional, national, or international level as appropriate
- Collaborate with colleagues to support scholarly, instructional, and co-curricular activities
Summer Appointment (During External Funding Periods):
- Participate in a 3-month summer appointment, typically involving teaching, research, or programmatic activities aligned with faculty expertise
- Summer responsibilities and compensation are structured to support workload sustainability and research continuity
- Participating in college committees
- Preform other job-related duties as assigned
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range
$62,274.50 - $80.956.00
Education
An earned doctoral degree in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies or an equivalent field
Required Licensing/Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified School Counselor
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Certified School Counselor
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Advanced knowledge of the counseling profession relates to doctoral education, research, and professional training.
- Knowledge of externally funded research processes, including grant development, administration, and project management.
- Knowledge of doctoral education structures, graduate mentorship practices, and applied research models.
- Familiarity with research ethics, regulatory compliance, and institutional review processes.
- Awareness of current trends, theories, emerging issues, and evidence-informed practices within the counseling discipline.
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
- Strong research design, analysis, and scholarly writing skills
- Grant writing and proposal development skills or demonstrated potential to secure external funding
- Effective graduate-level teaching and curriculum design skills
- Mentorship and advising skills for graduate and doctoral students
- Collaboration and interdisciplinary engagement skills
- Time management and organizational skills supporting multiple professional responsibilities
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Ability to:
- Develop and sustain a coherent research agenda
- Balance research, teaching, service, and mentorship responsibilities effectively
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners
- Adapt teaching and research activities to evolving institutional and disciplinary needs
- Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice
- Work independently.
Work Experience
Preferred Experience:
- Two or more years of postdoctoral research experience.
- A record of impactful research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience teaching in an active learning environment with innovative teaching strategies.
- Experience writing competitive funding proposals.
- Experience developing and maintaining a funded research program.
- Experience mentoring and advising graduate students.
- Experience fostering a sense of belonging for all students, including traditionally underrepresented populations in Educational Administration.
- Experience in recruitment and retention of graduate students.
- Drive to excel in teaching, research, and service.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Prolonged standing and/or walking.
- Handling light weight objects.
- Using or carrying equipment.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Close Date
09/21/2026
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.
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Research Assistant Professor Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Texas at El Paso10
- University of Houston4
- UT Southwestern Medical Center4
- Prairie View A&M University3
- The University of Texas at El Paso2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research assistant professor jobs across Texas.
- PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field required by most Texas institutions
- Active record of peer-reviewed publications appropriate to career stage
- Demonstrated ability to secure or contribute to externally funded research grants
- Experience with independent laboratory, clinical, or computational research projects
- Strong fit with an existing department's research focus or strategic hiring priorities
- Ability to mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or undergraduate researchers
Research Assistant Professor Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research assistant professor in Texas?
Becoming a research assistant professor in Texas requires completing a doctoral degree in your discipline, followed by postdoctoral training at a research-intensive institution. Texas does not issue a state license specific to this academic rank, so the path runs through institutional hiring processes. Most Texas universities expect candidates to arrive with a publishing record, evidence of grant activity, and a clear research agenda that complements the hiring department's existing strengths.
Which companies hire research assistant professors in Texas?
Companies currently hiring research assistant professors in Texas include University of Texas at El Paso, University of Houston, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of large research universities, academic health systems, and federally funded research centers makes it one of the more active states for these appointments.
Which Texas cities have the most research assistant professor jobs?
El Paso, Houston, and Dallas have the most research assistant professor openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of medical schools, cancer research centers, and energy-focused engineering programs, while Austin's growth in technology and life sciences has expanded university hiring, and Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand through its multiple academic health systems and large public university campuses.
Are there remote research assistant professor jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're uncommon. Research assistant professor roles typically require on-site access to laboratories, clinical settings, or collaborative research infrastructure, making full remote arrangements rare. About 0% of research assistant professor openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to involve computational, data science, or public health research where bench access is not required.
How can I get hired as a research assistant professor in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a postdoctoral fellowship at a Texas institution, which builds the publication record and grant experience most departments require. Major Texas employers such as the UT Health systems, Texas A&M, and Baylor College of Medicine regularly post postdoctoral positions that transition into faculty appointments. Candidates can also move laterally from research scientist or research associate roles within those same institutions, and holding a strong dissertation committee endorsement or a co-investigator credit on a funded grant meaningfully strengthens an application.
Where can I find and apply to research assistant professor jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to research assistant professor jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings in one place. Search the listings to find roles that fit your research background and career stage, then apply directly to the positions that match.
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