Assistant Professor - Wildlife Biology

East Texas A&M University•Commerce, TX

About The Position

East Texas A&M University is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology for a 9-month academic appointment in the College of Science and Engineering. The position supports the university’s Wildlife and Conservation Science and Biology programs through teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program focused on vertebrate ecology, using modern field and laboratory techniques, and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses relevant to their expertise and program needs. The expected start date is September 1, 2027. The position also involves student mentorship and advising, program recruitment and outreach, collaboration with colleagues, and participation in departmental, college, university, and professional service. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in wildlife biology, conservation ecology, or a closely related field and demonstrate independent research experience, research potential, communication and organizational skills, and commitment to teaching and student research.

Requirements

Ph.D. in wildlife biology, conservation ecology, or a closely related field.
Research focus that includes significant field components and modern laboratory techniques.
Proven track record of conducting independent research.
Strong potential to secure external funding and publish high-quality research papers.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Commitment to establishing and nurturing a robust teaching program and supporting undergraduate and graduate education and research initiatives.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Postdoctoral experience in wildlife ecology or wildlife conservation.
Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

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 leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
Develop an externally funded research program that incorporates undergraduate and graduate students.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and participate in graduate thesis committees.
Teach comparative vertebrate physiology, mammalogy, wildlife habitat ecology and management, and related undergraduate and graduate courses.
Use effective and innovative teaching methods, including developing and delivering online and blended learning formats.
Provide academic advising to undergraduate and graduate students.
Collaborate with faculty and staff on or off campus to enhance departmental programs.
Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and governance, and/or provide other community service.
Contribute to the professional community through activities such as peer reviewing, conference attendance, and service in organizations.
Recruit undergraduate students to grow the wildlife biology and conservation science program and participate in outreach or community engagement.
Advise the Wildlife Biology Society.
Carry out duties assigned by the supervisor.