Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Assistant/Associate Professor in Wildlife Disease Epidemiology
Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas, United States, 78363
Assistant/Associate Professor in Wildlife Disease Epidemiology
Texas A&M University - Kingsville is seeking a dynamic scholar to build a research program focused on wildlife epidemiology, disease/parasitology, and disease modeling; teach courses on principles of wildlife management (undergraduate) and wildlife diseases (graduate); train graduate and undergraduate students; and extend results to stakeholders, society, and the scientific community. This is a 75% research and 25% teaching, tenure-track position. Responsibilities: Develop an externally-funded research program focusing on wildlife disease ecology/parasitology/disease modeling. Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses as needed. Direct graduate and undergraduate students in research. Participate in the academic affairs of the department, college, and university as needed. Qualifications: Ph.D. in wildlife science, ecology, or related field from an accredited university. Evidence of an established program in wildlife disease ecology or wildlife epidemiology demonstrated by record of research productivity. Ability to teach courses in wildlife disease ecology, wildlife sciences, and quantitative ecology. Demonstrated potential to attract extramural funding. Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, professionals, lay audiences, and other scientists. Preferred Experience: Strong quantitative skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with private landowners, other faculty, students, state, federal, and private natural resource organizations. Postdoctoral experience which may include university teaching and research. Abilities to assist in wildlife disease/parasitology necropsies, population viability analyses, and disease modeling. Location: Texas A&M University-Kingsville is located in Kingsville, a city of approximately 25,000 residents, about 25 miles south of Corpus Christi on the Texas Gulf Coast. Application: Qualified applicants should submit (1) a letter detailing teaching, research philosophies, (2) a detailed vitae including experience and qualifications and (3) transcripts and (4) letters of reference from three professional references. Address referrals and questions regarding the position to Dr. Evan Tanner. Submit applications here: Apply. Dr. Evan P. Tanner, Chair of Search Committee MSC 218, 700 University Blvd. Texas A&M University-Kingsville, TX 78363-8202 Evan.tanner@tamuk.edu
Texas A&M University - Kingsville is seeking a dynamic scholar to build a research program focused on wildlife epidemiology, disease/parasitology, and disease modeling; teach courses on principles of wildlife management (undergraduate) and wildlife diseases (graduate); train graduate and undergraduate students; and extend results to stakeholders, society, and the scientific community. This is a 75% research and 25% teaching, tenure-track position. Responsibilities: Develop an externally-funded research program focusing on wildlife disease ecology/parasitology/disease modeling. Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses as needed. Direct graduate and undergraduate students in research. Participate in the academic affairs of the department, college, and university as needed. Qualifications: Ph.D. in wildlife science, ecology, or related field from an accredited university. Evidence of an established program in wildlife disease ecology or wildlife epidemiology demonstrated by record of research productivity. Ability to teach courses in wildlife disease ecology, wildlife sciences, and quantitative ecology. Demonstrated potential to attract extramural funding. Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, professionals, lay audiences, and other scientists. Preferred Experience: Strong quantitative skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with private landowners, other faculty, students, state, federal, and private natural resource organizations. Postdoctoral experience which may include university teaching and research. Abilities to assist in wildlife disease/parasitology necropsies, population viability analyses, and disease modeling. Location: Texas A&M University-Kingsville is located in Kingsville, a city of approximately 25,000 residents, about 25 miles south of Corpus Christi on the Texas Gulf Coast. Application: Qualified applicants should submit (1) a letter detailing teaching, research philosophies, (2) a detailed vitae including experience and qualifications and (3) transcripts and (4) letters of reference from three professional references. Address referrals and questions regarding the position to Dr. Evan Tanner. Submit applications here: Apply. Dr. Evan P. Tanner, Chair of Search Committee MSC 218, 700 University Blvd. Texas A&M University-Kingsville, TX 78363-8202 Evan.tanner@tamuk.edu