The Department Natural Resources Management invites qualified candidates to apply for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Aquatic Sciences. A Ph.D. in fisheries, aquatic sciences, ecology, or closely related field is required. The anticipated start date is September 2014.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a strong commitment to research and teaching in the area of aquatic sciences. Preference will be given to field-oriented scientists with research expertise in areas such as lake/reservoir ecology, aquatic invertebrates, environmental flows, fish population genetics, conservation genetics, or human dimensions. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program and attract extramural support through grants and contracts. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate courses, a course in Fisheries Conservation and Management, and one or more graduate classes in an area of expertise and interest, and University or department service. Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The individual will be eligible for a generous benefit package made available to all faculty members at Texas Tech University. Applications: To be considered for this position applicants must use the on-line employment website at http://jobs.texastech.edu/postings/60266 requisition number 60266. After completing the application, the applicant should attach a complete vita and a statement of research/teaching philosophy. In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference and original transcripts mailed directly to: Dr. Reynaldo Patiño, Search Committee Chair, Texas Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, Box 42120, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409. Review of applicants will begin March 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Reynaldo Patiño via email ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>) or by telephone (806-742-2851) with questions.
