Job Title: Assistant Professor, Marine Biology
Agency: Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Department of Life Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate
Job Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type: Faculty
Job Description:
The Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marine
Biology. Appointment may start as early as spring 2019. Applicants
whose research focus is complimentary to strengths already present in
the department (https://sci.tamucc.edu/member.php?who=all&program=lsci)
are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are particularly
encouraged from individuals with active, federally-funded research
programs and strong external collaborations who can take advantage of
our modern research laboratories and equipment, including those
associated with our molecular, microscopy and analytical facilities.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous,
externally-funded research program, supervise graduate and
undergraduate researchers, teach undergraduate and graduate courses,
and pursue scholarly research in support of the Biology Master?s and
Marine Biology Master?s and PhD Programs. The typical teaching
assignment for doctoral faculty in the Department of Life Sciences is
3 courses per academic year.
Research lab space will be located in a new state-of-the-art
three-story building, Tidal Hall, which will be completed in autumn
2018 to support 6 new instructional labs and 34 research labs. The
Department of Life Sciences has 23 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 6
professional assistant faculty and over 1,200 science majors. It
offers BS degrees in Biology and Biomedical Science, MS degrees in
Biology, Marine Biology and Fisheries & Mariculture, and a PhD in
Marine Biology.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in marine biology or a closely related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Postdoctoral experience
To be considered for the position, all required documentation must be uploaded.
A completed application will include:
1. Cover letter including qualifications;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Statement describing research interests;
4. Statement describing teaching & mentoring philosophies; and
5. The names and contact information of 3 references.
Deadline for applications is September 15, 2018.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Mike Wetz
Search Chair, Department of Life Sciences
Email:Â michael.wetz@tamucc.edu
Phone: (361)-825-2132
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer
committed to diversity.
Source: Foro de Medio Ambiente e Investigaciones Marinas