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Professor Position

Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

Deadline
Mar 05, 2027
Closing in 137 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 08, 2026

About the role

Public Health Sciences Location

Dallas, TX

Open Date

4/13/2026

Position ID

180866

Description

The Department of Public Health Sciences in the College of Dentistry at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full time 100%FTE, academic professional track (non-tenure) faculty position with an 11-month service period; the start date is August, 2026, or negotiable. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor; rank commensurate on review of qualifications.

All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

The Department of Public Health Sciences seeks to hire a faculty member with PhD in behavioral science or related field.

The faculty member will:

  • Lead and contribute to the behavioral science curriculum across the DDS and dental hygiene programs, including instruction in health behavior theory, motivational interviewing, patient communication, cultural competence, and social determinants of oral health, etc.
  • Establish a research program focused on community engagement and implementation science and pursue extramural research funding.
  • Participate in the College's community outreach and engagement activities to enhance the College's community impact.
  • The Department of Public Health Sciences at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is a recognized leader. More information can be found at dentistry.tamu.edu/departments/public-health.

    Qualifications

    Candidate must have a PhD in behavioral science, implementation science, psychology, or closely related filed, and demonstrated the training and experience in behavioral science relevant to health or oral health.

    Application Instructions

    Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at and upload the following: 1) Curriculum Vitae, 2) Cover Letter 3) List of three references with full contact information including email addresses. 4) Personal Statement include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable.

    The application materials must be submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/184188

    Please forward questions regarding this position to Dr. Peggy Timothe at [email protected]

    Incomplete and/or ineligible submission will not be considered.

    How to apply

    Read the full posting, then apply through the employer's own site. Applications are handled by the institution, not by AcademicGates.