Professor and Head Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Applications are invited for the position of Professor and Head for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. As an administrative unit of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas AgriLife Research and Texas AgriLife Extension Service within The Texas A&M University System, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences has a diverse and dynamic mission with 42 faculty and 19 staff members engaged in teaching, research, and extension at several locations throughout the state, nation, and world. Departmental facilities include the Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection, Aquatic Research and Teaching Facility, Biosystematics and Biodiversity Center, Small Upland-bird Research Facility, Ecological Systems Laboratory, and the Land Information Systems Laboratory. Department personnel are based mostly in College Station but also at affiliated institutions and several research and extension centers across the state. The Department currently enrolls approximately 400 undergraduates and approximately 200 graduate students in M.S. or Ph.D. programs. The Department conducts research in five general areas: Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science; Conservation Biology; Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Systematics; Marine Mammal Biology; and Wildlife Ecology, Conservation and Management. The Wildlife and Fisheries Extension Program is the largest in the nation and has been nationally recognized for its expertise in the areas of wildlife, fisheries, aquaculture, marine science, related enterprises, youth and adult education, and spatial technologies for natural resource management. More information can be obtained at http://wfsc.tamu.edu/
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and record of distinction in wildlife and fisheries conservation, ecology and evolutionary biology, aquaculture or related field. The candidate’s record should demonstrate effective leadership and management of multidisciplinary programs, and familiarity with and appreciation of basic and applied research, teaching, extension, and service missions. The candidate should possess outstanding leadership skills as well as demonstrated success in communicating effectively with diverse clientele and stakeholders. Prior experience in the Land Grant University System is desirable. Applications should be sent in electronic format (preferred) to [email protected]. Applications should include a letter of interest, statement of administrative philosophy, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references. References will be contacted only upon approval by the applicant. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. Raul F. Medina Assistant Professor Texas A&M University Department of Entomology College Station TX 77843-2475 USA Phone: (979) 845-8304 Fax: (979) 845-6305
