Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

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.

·Research:

oDesign, conduct, and analyze experiments related to pain, clinical translation, and therapeutics.

oDevelop and implement research protocols.

oWrite and submit grant proposals to secure funding for research projects.

oPublish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

oPresent research at national and international conferences.

oCollaborate with other researchers and institutions to enhance research outcomes.

oSupervise and mentor graduate students and research staff.

·Teaching:

oTeach neuroscience and pharmacology in the core BMS dental student courses.

oTeach and develop curriculum for undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to the field of study.

oProvide academic advising and support to students (undergraduate, graduate, dental, residents).

·Service:

oParticipate in departmental and university service activities.

oParticipate in professional organizations (e.g., editor of journal)

oParticipate in national/international committees (e.g., NIH study section)

• 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.