Assistant Professor - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Port Isabel (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Access to observational resources

Access to TACC supercomputing clusters

Descripción de la vacante

A regional university in Texas is seeking an Assistant Professor in the School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences. The role involves developing an externally funded research program in ocean and coastal sciences, teaching courses, and contributing to diverse academic environments. A Ph.D. in a related discipline is required, along with a strong potential for research collaboration.

Formación

• Proven or highly promising research program in relevant field.
• Experience in securing nationally competitive external research funding.
• Strong potential for collaboration with external partners.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and lead an externally funded research program in ocean sciences.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to expertise.
• Engage in college-wide and university-level service and outreach.

Conocimientos

Research funding acquisition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Curriculum development

Educación

Ph.D. in coastal and marine science

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Assistant Professor position in the School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

The School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences (SEEMS) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to be part of a growing ocean and coastal sciences research cluster. We seek candidates with a teaching and research focus that will complement and expand on our existing research areas, which include coastal geology and geomorphology; coastal watersheds and wetlands; physical oceanography; biophysical interactions; environmental variability and climate change; continental shelf, benthic, planktonic, and fish species population connectivity and genetics; biochemistry and marine geochemistry; and ocean observing and sensing. We are especially interested in candidates who can make use of the abundant, under-studied natural laboratories of the region and are interested in interdisciplinary collaboration within the School.

UTRGV is a rapidly expanding Hispanic serving institution in the Rio Grande Valley. The university has a new ocean and coastal sciences research facility in Port Isabel, Texas, across Laguna Madre from South Padre Island (SPI). The facilities at Port Isabel expand on the existing marine science laboratory on SPI, an interdisciplinary coastal field station with active research, education and outreach programs. SEEMS has observational resources including oceanographic vessels, gliders, ROVs, and expanding instrumental arrays. UTRGV faculty and their students have access to the TACC supercomputing clusters. UTRGV is an ADVANCE institution, receiving NSF funds to increase diversity and participation of women in STEM.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: Ph.D. from an accredited university in a coastal and marine science related discipline.
• Proven or highly promising research program in a relevant field.
• Experience or promise in securing nationally competitive external research funding.
• Strong potential for collaboration within SEEMS and with external partners; willingness to contribute to interdisciplinary research and education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an externally funded, internationally competitive research program in ocean, coastal, or marine sciences.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to the candidate’s expertise; contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring.
• Engage in college-wide and university-level service, mentorship, and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with a growing ocean and coastal sciences research cluster and leverage regional natural laboratories and facilities (Port Isabel, SPI field station, regional observatories, gliders, ROVs, and vessels).
• Contribute to diverse and inclusive academic environments consistent with UTRGV’s ADVANCE goals.

Facilities and Resources

• Access to Port Isabel facilities, SPI field station, observational resources (vessels, gliders, ROVs), and instrument arrays.
• Access to TACC supercomputing clusters.

Equal Opportunity

UTRGV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to hire without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or veteran status. UTRGV takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment. UTRGV has an NSF ADVANCE grant to increase the representation of women in STEM fields and to promote a positive, family-friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and dual-career couples.