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Assistant Professor - Biological & Environmental Sciences

East Texas A&M University-Commerce - Commerce, Texas, USA

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Biological & Environmental Sciences
Position Type: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Application Review Begins: Monday, December 09, 2024
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Institution: East Texas A&M University-Commerce
Department/Division: Wildlife and Conservation Science and Biology programs
Field (e.g., systematics):
City: Commerce, Texas, USA
General Information: SUMMARY:

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at East Texas A&M University is inviting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor 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 vertebrate ecology. Teaching responsibilities will encompass both graduate and undergraduate courses relevant to the candidate's field of expertise and in accordance with program needs. The expected start date for this position is September 1, 2025.
Qualifications/Requirements: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: A Ph.D. in 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.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Postdoctoral experience in wildlife ecology or wildlife conservation.
Strong potential for securing external funding
Effective communication and organizational skills
Experience in teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Responsibilities: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish an externally funded research program employing field and laboratory methods 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.): INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.

Use the Upload button to add each document.
You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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