[Coral-List] Faculty Position - Assistant Professor Marine Fisheries Science - Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Derek Hogan james.hogan at tamucc.edu
Mon Sep 23 13:28:40 EDT 2013


Dear Colleagues,

Below is a position opening for a tenure-track faculty position in fisheries
science here at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Best,

Derek

 

J. Derek Hogan

Assistant Professor - Marine Biology

Dept. of Life Sciences

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi

Phone: +1 (361) 825 - 5883

The Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi seeks
candidates for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor in
Marine Fisheries Science. Candidates should be experienced in field-based
research that focuses on population dynamics of economically important
species. Experience in early life stages of these species is also welcomed.
Demonstration of active involvement in fisheries-oriented societies will be
essential.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to high quality research and
teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous,
externally-funded research program, advise graduate and undergraduate
researchers, and pursue scholarly research in support of the Fisheries and
Mariculture Masters and Marine Biology PhD Programs. The candidate will be
expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in his/her field of
study including those in quantitative fisheries sampling and assessment,
such as survey design and implementation.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi provides a competitive salary package, including
start-up funding, with modern research laboratories and equipment, all in a
coastal location ideal for fisheries research. TAMUCC is a rapidly growing
research university located on the Gulf of Mexico. Ample opportunities exist
for collaboration with researchers from the Department of Life Sciences as
well as from the University's strong portfolio of marine-oriented research
institutions such as the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies
( <http://harteresearchinstitute.org/> http://harteresearchinstitute.org),
Center for Coastal Studies ( <http://ccs.tamucc.edu/>
http://ccs.tamucc.edu), and Conrad Blucher Institute (
<http://www.cbi.tamucc.edu/> http://www.cbi.tamucc.edu).

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) is a learning centered
institution committed to making excellence inclusive. Located on its own
island, we are surrounded by the water of Corpus Christi and Oso bays. The
beautiful natural setting is enhanced by our modern, attractive, and
state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities, and our
colorful landscaping, and plazas that lend a distinctive tropical feel to
the campus. Our Hispanic Serving Institution status provides a foundation to
attain significant impacts for improving the educational attainment of our
regional students, and our strategic location on the Gulf of Mexico and on
the cultural border with Latin America places the Island University in
perfect position to help realize its national and international prominence
goals. TAMUCC is committed to becoming an emerging research institution with
unparalleled commitment to student success, closing gaps in achievement, and
creating robust campus experiences.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Candidates must have a Ph.D. at time of appointment.

Post doctoral and/or professional experience is preferred.

Job Duties: 
Apply online at  <https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu/>
https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu and include:

1. A cover letter describing qualifications, research and teaching
interests,

2. A curriculum vitae, and

3. The names and contact information of four references.

The scheduled start date of this position is September, 2014; however, the
position will remain open until filled with preference given to applicants
applying prior to October 30, 2013.

May involve night, weekend, and electronic course delivery.

Special Notices: 
Texas A&M Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
committed to diversity


Application Information


Contact:

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi


Online App. Form:

 <https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70309>
https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70309

 

 

 



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