Assistant Professor, Marine Biology

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marine Biology. The successful candidate will develop a vigorous, externally funded research program; supervise graduate and undergraduate students; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; contribute to departmental and university service; and pursue scholarly research supporting the department’s graduate programs. The department particularly welcomes expertise in applied research conducted with industry, agencies, community organizations, or other external partners to address coastal management, resilience, health, and sustainability challenges and opportunities. Experience in workforce readiness education is highly desirable. The appointment is expected to begin in Fall 2027 and includes a competitive startup package and research lab space. The position is based in the Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, a Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution located on an island on the Texas Gulf Coast. The department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in biology, marine biology, fisheries and mariculture, and related fields, and provides opportunities for collaboration across the university and with external agencies and organizations. The university’s coastal location offers research and partnership opportunities involving beaches, wetlands, bays, lagoons, ports, aquaculture operations, and coastal industries. Applicants must hold a terminal degree in marine biology, biology, or a closely related discipline and have a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals appropriate to their discipline and career stage. The application requires a cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

Requirements

Terminal degree in marine biology, biology, or a closely related discipline.
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the discipline and career stage.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in academia, government, nonprofit organizations, or industry relevant to the position.
Evidence of ability to build an externally funded research program and develop collaborative partnerships with industry, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or other external stakeholders.
Research integrating marine biology with applied marine and coastal sciences.
Experience in experiential learning, workforce development, and interdisciplinary coastal science education.
Demonstrated ability to translate research into solutions for coastal communities, agencies, or industries.
Engagement in service activities supporting institutional, professional society, and community goals.
University-level teaching experience and demonstrated innovative pedagogical approaches for teaching undergraduate and graduate students from varied backgrounds.
Experience in workforce readiness education.

Responsibilities

Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program.
Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Contribute to departmental and university service.
Pursue scholarly research in support of the department’s graduate programs.
Build collaborative research partnerships with external partners, where relevant.