Assistant Professor in Marine Toxicology at Texas A&M University at Galveston (http://www.tamug.edu/hrd/Faculty%20Job%20Descriptions/MARB-PAR-3523.html)
Position Description: The Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in marine toxicology. The successful candidate will have a Doctoral Degree in toxicology or a related field and is expected to develop a strong, extramurally funded research program that integrates toxicology, marine ecology and marine chemistry. The individual's research interests should focus on the effects of anthropogenic and/or natural materials on marine organisms at the subcellular, cellular, organismal (e.g. immunology and/or endocrinology), community or ecosystem level. He or she will contribute to the department's undergraduate and graduate education mission through student mentoring and by teaching courses in marine toxicology and another area of specialization, preferably related to developmental biology, with an emphasis on marine organisms. The appointment will be at TAMUG, the Galveston campus of Texas A&M University (TAMU), which emphasizes undergraduate and graduate education and research related to the ocean. With a rapidly growing undergraduate and graduate student enrollment (ca. 2,100 students presently but with a goal to reach 3,000 in the next 3-4 years), the campus offers a wide spectrum of ocean-based undergraduate and graduate education programs including Marine Biology, Marine Science, Maritime Administration, Maritime Studies, Offshore and Coastal Engineering, Marine Engineering Technology and Marine Transportation. The Department has recently moved into the new 100,000 sq. ft. LEED certified Ocean and Coastal Studies Building which includes experimental aquaria which enable collegial interaction among all fields of science on campus. Graduate appointments are available in the Marine Biology Interdisciplinary (Graduate) Degree program as well as other TAMU departments (Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Oceanography, Biology, etc.). The position comes with an attractive start-up package and a competitive salary. A history of successful grantsmanship will be viewed favorably, as TAMU is a Tier One research institution. Salary: Commensurate with Experience Closing Date: Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2014 or until filled. The anticipated start date for the position is Jan. 2015. To apply, send a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, a list of three references with contact information and a completed and signed official TAMUG application (http://www.tamug.edu/hrd/LinksAndForms/TAMUG%20Application%20for%20Employment.pdf) electronically to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; reference PAR 3523 or by regular mail to: Chair, Marine Biology Search Committee, c/o Human Resources Department, Texas A&M University at Galveston, POB 1675, Galveston, TX 77553-1675. Additionally, the applicant must fill out the Self ID form using the Position ID of 1841 at https://dofportal.tamu.edu/selfid.aspx. For more information about the position, contact the Marine Biology Department Head Dr. John R. Schwarz by email ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States. Texas A&M University at Galveston is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity. Filling this position is dependent upon available funding in the budget. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Texas A&M University at Galveston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity. Notice of Non-discrimination: https://urc.tamu.edu/compliance/SiteAssets/DiscriminationInquiriesandComplaintsNotice.pdf
