Research Assistant Professor​/Research Associate Professor; Horticulture​/Pomologist

Overview

Prairie View A&M University

Job Title
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Research Assistant Professor/Research Associate Professor (Horticulture/Pomologist)

Agency
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Prairie View A&M University

Department
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Cooperative Agricultural Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary
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Commensurate

Job Location
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Prairie View, Texas

Job Type
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Staff

• Establish and maintain a world-class research program focused on innovative fruit and nut crop production systems that support orchard systems suited to the Texas climate and soils. Focus on alleviating horticultural challenges faced by small-scale farmers engaged in fruit and nut tree crop production. Research priorities include identifying suitable cultivars, sustainable propagation techniques, pest and disease management, fruit quality enhancement, post-harvest physiology, and climate resilience.
• Acquire external grants to support the impactful and relevant research program through collaborations with internal and external partners.
• Establish and maintain an orchard showcasing fruit/nut species adapted to the local area, and use orchard as a training site for students, communities, and home gardeners.
• Teach a course with laboratory and field exercises related to pomology.
• Train graduate and undergraduate students in fruit/nut production-related research as well as mentor postdoctoral researchers.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present at scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with PVAMU Extension on outreach activities and fact sheet development.
• Strengthen plant science research in CAFNR by enhancing research infrastructure, capabilities, and acquiring research equipment.
• Participate in and support college-wide events, activities, and serve on committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• Doctorate degree in Horticulture with a focus in Pomology or a closely related discipline.
• Six years of related experience in fruit/nut crop production.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity including peer reviewed publications and extension bulletins, fact sheets, and workshops conducted.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated research expertise in fruit production research and managing fruit tree farms.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire external research grants.
• Ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to develop clear short-term and long-term research programs addressing major issues in fruit crop production.
• Experience conducting interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
• Demonstrated experience in extension, outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, i.e., collegiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Job Posting Close Date
: 12/15/2025

Required Attachments

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, Higher Ed Jobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at  or jobs should you need assistance with the online application process.

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About Us

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