Assistant Professor – Wildlife Biology

SUMMARY:

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Texas A&M University-Commerce is inviting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in our Wildlife and Conservation Science and Biology programs. This 9-month academic role emphasizes teaching, research, and service. The ideal candidate will establish an externally funded research program utilizing modern field and laboratory techniques to explore the physiological ecology of vertebrates or wildlife conservation in human-dominated environments. Teaching duties will include courses in comparative animal physiology and mammalogy, as well as graduate and undergraduate classes in the candidate’s area of expertise, aligning with our program requirements. The anticipated commencement date for this position is September 1, 2025.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish an externally funded research program employing field and laboratory methods to address conservation needs of vertebrates in Texas.
• Expected to be an important contributor to the career-preparedness of students in our Wildlife and Conservation Science program.
• Responsible for teaching comparative animal physiology and mammalogy as well as related courses in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
• Develop an externally funded research program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate students.
• Service activities will include university and departmental committees but will also include outreach activities to important agencies and area stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: A Ph.D. in wildlife biology, wildlife physiology, conservation ecology,  or a closely related field
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: research focus that includes significant field components along with modern laboratory techniques. Candidates for this position should exhibit a proven track record of conducting independent research and show strong potential for securing external funding, and publishing high-quality research papers. Additionally, candidates must exhibit effective communication and organizational skills. Furthermore, the candidate should display a strong inclination toward establishing and nurturing and robust teaching program while providing unwavering support to undergraduate and graduate education and research initiatives.  Record of publishing high-quality research papers.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Postdoctoral experience in physiological ecology or wildlife conservation.
• Strong potential for securing external funding
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.