Associate/Full Professor and Chair of Health Sciences

Job Title

Associate/Full Professor and Chair of Health Sciences

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Nursing and Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Nursing and Health Science (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and Chair for the Department of Health Sciences starting in Spring 2026. The Chair is responsible for the Medical Laboratory Science program, the Health Care Administration program, and the graduate and undergraduate Public Health program.  This is a faculty position requiring administrative, teaching, research, and service responsibilities.

Responsibilities of the Chair:

• Ensures the effective governance and management of the department

• Supports efficient functioning and internal communications within the Department

• Provides effective management of departmental resources

• Maintains the quality and relevance of the educational programs

• Ensures faculty development and accountability through establishment of a faculty development plan, providing opportunities for professional growth, and establishment of productivity measures and faculty evaluation criteria/norms.

• Promotes student engagement and supports the innovative integration of technology in student learning

• Ensures effective recruitment and advisement programs are established for prospective and current students

• Mentors junior faculty and students

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• A PhD or terminal degree from an accredited university in a health science-related field.

• Proven record of excellence in teaching, scholarly achievement, and service

• Administrative leadership experience in higher education and proven leadership in developing new academic programs

• Demonstrated organizational development and communication skills

• Demonstrated capacity to teach health-related courses

• To be considered for the Associate rank, at least five (5) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of assistant professor is required

• To be considered for the Full Professor rank, at least ten (10) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of associate professor is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science) and CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) accreditation

• Ability to teach core courses within the Medical Laboratory Science curriculum

• Current ASCP certification

TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/careers

All required documents requested must be uploaded in order to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application addressing qualifications listed including a statement of teaching/research philosophy

• A curriculum vitae

• Three (3) professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses

The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.