Careers in the Plant SciencesAssistant Professor - Biological & Environmental SciencesTexas A&M University-Commerce - Commerce, Texas, USA
Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Biological & Environmental Sciences
Position Type:
Tenure-Track Professor
Application Review Begins:
Monday, October 14, 2024
Application Deadline:
Friday, January 31, 2025
Institution:
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Department/Division:
Wildlife and Conservation Science and Biology programs
Field (e.g., systematics):
City:
Commerce, Texas, USA
General Information:
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Texas A&M University-Commerce is inviting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in our Wildlife and Conservation Science and Biology programs. This 9-month academic role emphasizes teaching, research, and service. The ideal candidate will establish an externally funded research program utilizing modern field and laboratory techniques to explore the physiological ecology of vertebrates in human-dominated environments. We are especially interested in candidates who incorporate stable isotope analyses in their research. Teaching duties will include courses in comparative animal physiology and mammalogy, as well as graduate and undergraduate classes in the candidate's area of expertise, aligning with our program requirements. The anticipated commencement date for this position is September 1, 2025.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: A Ph.D. in wildlife physiology, wildlife biology, conservation ecology, or a closely related field
Experience / Knowledge / Skills: research focus that includes significant field components along with modern laboratory techniques. Candidates for this position should exhibit a proven track record of conducting independent research and show strong potential for securing external funding, and publishing high-quality research papers. Additionally, candidates must exhibit effective communication and organizational skills. Furthermore, the candidate should display a strong inclination toward establishing and nurturing and robust teaching program while providing unwavering support to undergraduate and graduate education and research initiatives. Record of publishing high-quality research papers.
Responsibilities:
Establish an externally funded research program employing field and laboratory methods, including but not limited to the use of stable isotopes, to address conservation needs of vertebrates in Texas.
Expected to be an important contributor to the career-preparedness of students in our Wildlife and Conservation Science program. Responsible for teaching comparative animal physiology and mammalogy as well as related courses in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Develop an externally funded research program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate students. Service activities will include university and departmental committees but will also include outreach activities to important agencies and area stakeholders.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
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Contact Name:
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