Assistant Professor, Marine Biology

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi•Corpus Christi, TX

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 conduct scholarly research in support of the department’s graduate programs. Applicants with expertise in applied research and collaborations with industry, agencies, community organizations, or other external partners to address coastal management, resilience, health, and sustainability challenges and opportunities are particularly welcome. 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 its own island on the Texas Gulf Coast. The department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Marine Biology, and the position may further expand and complement the Coastal and Marine System Science M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The university’s coastal location offers opportunities for research and partnerships involving beaches, wetlands, bays, lagoons, ports, aquaculture operations, coastal industries, agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Applicants must have a terminal degree in marine biology, biology, or a closely related discipline and 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. The application deadline is January 6, 2027.

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 that integrates 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 various 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.
Develop applied research collaborations with industry, agencies, community organizations, or other external partners to address coastal challenges and opportunities.