Assistant Professor - Wildlife Biology

Texas A&M University - Victoria; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University in Commerce, Texas, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology. This tenure-track, 9-month appointment emphasizes teaching, research, and service within the Biological & Environmental Science program.

The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program and teach graduate and undergraduate courses relevant to wildlife biology. The position supports a collaborative academic environment, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in wildlife biology, conservation ecology, or closely related field.
• Strong field and modern lab technique background.
• Proven track record of independent research and potential for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Foster a productive environment for teaching, research, and outreach in wildlife biology programs.
• Establish and maintain a focused, externally funded research program.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses aligned with expertise.
• Advise students and participate in graduate committees.
• Engage in service, governance, and outreach activities.

Skills

Field research

External funding

Communication skills

Teaching/mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in wildlife biology or conservation ecology

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Wildlife Biology

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Biological & Environmental Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

SUMMARY

The tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is a full-time, 9-month role within the College of Science and Engineering. This role will play a vital part in the university’s 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 vertebrate ecology. Teaching responsibilities will encompass both graduate and undergraduate courses relevant to the candidate’s field of expertise and in accordance with program needs. The expected start date for this position is September 1, 2027. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU promotes a robust professional environment that encourages career advancement and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a rapidly expanding public university known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and student achievement. With more than 140 degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally recognized online and graduate programs, ETAMU is dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality education. Our staff enjoys a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and exceptional resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster a productive and collaborative environment for teaching, research, and outreach within the wildlife and conservation science and biology programs.
• Establish and maintain a focused research agenda that leads to peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Develop an externally funded research program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate students.
• Mentor and involve both graduate and undergraduate students in research activities and participate in graduate thesis committees.
• Responsible for teaching comparative vertebrate physiology, mammalogy, wildlife habitat ecology and management as well as related courses in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
• Show dedication to effective and innovative teaching methods, including the development and execution of various online and blended learning formats.
• Provide academic advising to students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on or off campus to enhance departmental programs.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university committees and governance, and/or offer other community services.
• Contribute to the professional community through activities like peer reviewing, attending conferences, and serving in organizations.
• Actively recruit undergraduate students to grow the wildlife biology and conservation science program and participate in outreach or community engagement to further the mission of the university, college, and the Environmental Science program.
• Advise the Wildlife Biology Society.
• Carry out any assigned duties by the supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: A Ph.D. in wildlife biology, 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 a robust teaching program while providing unwavering support to undergraduate and graduate education and research initiatives.
• Ability to: Manage multiple projects and work well as part of a team.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• Postdoctoral experience in wildlife 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.