Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Biomedical Science

Open Date

7/29/2026

Position ID

Description

The Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Dentistry at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position with a 11-month academic appointment beginning Fall 2026. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor depending on qualifications. Hiring a translational researcher with a background in pain, neuroimmune, and/or neuropharmacology research.

• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments related to pain, clinical translation, and therapeutics.
• Develop and implement research protocols.
• Write and submit grant proposals to secure funding for research projects.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with other researchers and institutions to enhance research outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and research staff.

Teaching:

• Teach neuroscience and pharmacology in the core BMS dental student courses.
• Teach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to the field of study.
• Provide academic advising and support to students (undergraduate, graduate, dental, residents).
• Participate in departmental and university service activities.
• Participate in professional organizations (e.g., editor of journal)
• Participate in national/international committees (e.g., NIH study section)

Qualifications

Required: Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., Pharm.D., or equivalent in neuroscience, pharmacology, biomedical sciences, or related field.

• Preferred: Demonstrated expertise in pain research, neuroscience, or translational science; Record of peer-reviewed publications and strong potential for (Assistant) or evidence of (Associate) extramural funding; Ability to develop an independent, externally funded research program and collaborate across disciplines; Commitment to teaching and mentoring in neuroscience/pharmacology and related areas.

For questions related to this position please contact Monique Moore via email,

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has a Dual Career Program.