Texas A&M University Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences Faculty Position in Wetlands Avian Ecology
Job Announcement: The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, one of the largest in the nation, seeks to fill the following position: Assistant Professor of Wetlands Avian Ecology in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. The position is tenure-track with a 10-month annual appointment. Areas of research may include behavior, evolutionary patterns of adaptation and/or other areas of evolutionary or comparative biology, wildlife management, etc. Research may be directed at any avian-wetlands system; however research focused on waterfowl would be of particular interest. Primary teaching responsibilities will include an undergraduate course in the department and a graduate course in the candidate's research specialty. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Wildlife or related biological science field and a record of scholarship and grantsmanship commensurate with appointment as Assistant Professor is required. Post-doctoral experience is expected, as is a clearly defined research program. Candidates should demonstrate a capacity for teaching as evidenced by previous development and presentation of course materials. The successful candidate will teach annually an undergraduate course in the department and a graduate course in their specialty. About the Department: As an administrative unit of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas AgriLife Research, and Texas AgriLife Extension within The Texas A&M University System, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences has a diverse and dynamic mission with over 30 faculty and staff members engaged in teaching, research, and extension at several locations throughout the state, nation, and world. Academic programs. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that uniquely equip graduates for leadership, education, research, and extension roles across a breadth of fields related to ecology, evolution, natural resources management, and conservation biology. The Department, one of the largest in the nation, currently enrolls approximately 400 undergraduates who study in three primary options (Aquatic Ecology and Management, Wildlife Ecology and Management, and Vertebrate Zoology). Approximately 150 graduate students are enrolled in M.S. or Ph.D. programs, and three non-thesis professional degree programs (Master of Fisheries Science, Master of Natural Resource Development, and Master of Wildlife Science). Research. The Department's faculty is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in conservation of biodiversity, natural resource management, and the sustainable use of natural resources at scales ranging from genes to landscapes. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences discovers and communicates knowledge relevant to the conservation and management of wildlife and fishery resources and the ecosystems that sustain them through integrated academic instruction, research, and extension programs. The Department conducts research in four general areas: Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science; Conservation Biology; Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Systematics; and Wildlife Ecology, Conservation and Management. Research facilities and laboratories are located primarily on the main campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, but also include numerous other facilities across the state. Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections (BRTC). The collections within the BRTC serve as historical evidence of the distribution of wildlife in Texas, and provide valuable ecological and life history information for an array of vertebrate species. The collections serve as the repository for more than one million specimens with ancillary preparations, genetic samples, and associated data. Collections at BRTC are used in the research of Texas A&M faculty, graduate students, and scientists worldwide, as well as for extensive undergraduate teaching of natural history, conservation and wildlife management courses. For more information about the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University, please visit http://wfsc.tamu.edu/ About the University: Texas A&M University, the Land Grant institution in the state, is a Tier I research university committed to Academic Excellence. Texas A&M University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Enrollment at TAMU is 58,577 students; the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences includes 14 departments and >325 faculty. Many opportunities exist for interdisciplinary collaborations among departments and programs including Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (eeb.tamu.edu), Genetics (gene.tamu.edu), Whole Systems Genomics Initiative (genomics.tamu.edu), and Institute for Renewable Natural Resources (irnr.tamu.edu). About the Community: The University is in College Station, which combined with the twin city of Bryan forms a metropolitan community of nearly 230,000 people with high-quality amenities and a low cost of living. In addition to excellent health, education, and recreation services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theatre. Application Process: Submit electronically a single PDF file comprising a CV, statements of teaching and research interests, copies of or links to 3 published papers most representative of your program, and contact information for three references to Dr. Gary Voelker, Search Committee Chair, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, [email protected]. Submission deadline is November 1, 2015. Applicants may address their ability to contribute to the university's diversity plan (http://diversity.tamu.edu/Documents/DiversityPlan.pdf). The Texas A&M University System is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse faculty, staff, and student body reflecting the population and educational needs of Texas and the Nation. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Anna R. Armitage, Ph.D. | Associate Professor Chair, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Marine Biology Department of Marine Biology | Department of Ecosystem Science and Management Texas A&M University PO Box 1675 | Galveston, TX 77553 ph: 409.740.4842 | fax: 409.740.5001 | [email protected]
