Assistant Professor, Organismal & Conservation Biology
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Job Location:
Kingsville, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Assistant Professor Organismal & Conservation BiologyAgency
Texas A&M University - KingsvilleDepartment
Department of Biological & Health SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Kingsville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Texas A&M UniversityKingsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organismal & Conservation Biology. We seek a biologist whose research and teaching focus on the conservation ecology and management of organisms. We welcome applicants from a wide range of organismal disciplines including both vertebrate and invertebrate zoology and we especially encourage applications from candidates whose expertise strengthens or complements existing departmental strengths.
Areas of emphasis may include but are not limited totraditional organismal fields such as herpetology mammalogy ornithology ichthyology entomology invertebrate zoology aquatic biology or parasitology as well as broad ecological research areas related to the conservation and management of organisms populations communities or ecosystemsregardless of the biological or ecological scale of study. We also welcome applicants working in emerging conservation-oriented disciplines including invasive species biology conservation/ecological genomics biodiversity informatics or related fields.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses develop classes in their area of expertise and maintain an active research program involving students.
Responsibilities
Teach lower-level core biology courses and upper-level organismal/conservation biology courses.
Develop or update organismal biology courses as needed.
Establish an active research program that includes undergraduate and graduate students.
Mentor MS thesis students.
Participate in departmental and university service.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field by the start date.
At least 18 graduate semester hours in relevant biological disciplines.
Evidence of effective teaching and research potential.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience involving students in research.
Potential to secure external funding.
Record of scholarship in organismal or conservation biology.
Experience teaching field- or organism-focused courses.
About the University
Texas A&M UniversityKingsville is a regional research institution and a member of the Texas A&M University System. More information is available at .
Application Materials
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Contact information for three references
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5 2027 and continue until the position is filled.
Contact
Dr. Chang K. Sung PhD
Professor and Interim Department Chair
Department of Biological and Health Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
920 University Blvd
Kingsville TX 78363-8202
Phone:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
