Job TitleAssistant/Associate Professor in Wildlife Disease Epidemiology Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationKingsville, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description Position: Tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level, depending on qualifications, with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute and the Department of Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. This is a 75% research and 25% teaching, tenure-track, 9-month appointment with potential for summer salary. We seek 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. Initial salary shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities: Develop an extramurally-funded research program focusing on wildlife disease ecology/parasitology/disease modeling, commensurate with a 75% research appointment. Teach one graduate-level course and one undergraduate-level course per semester to meet the needs of the Department. 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 a nationally-recognized 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 (i.e., must have a minimum of 18 graduate- level hours in range and wildlife science). Demonstrated potential to attract extramural funding. Demonstrated ability to communicate with students, professionals, lay audiences, and other scientists. Preference will be given to applicants with: Strong quantitative skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with private landowners, other faculty, students, and 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 (TAMUK) is located in Kingsville, a city of approximately 25,000 in southern coastal Texas. Kingsville is surrounded by the historic King Ranch and is about 40 miles south of Corpus Christi (population: 300,000), within 50 miles of Baffin Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, and a 2-hour drive from Mexico. TAMUK serves about 9,000 students. The Department of Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in range and wildlife sciences. Application: Qualified applicants should submit an (1) application letter detailing teaching, research philosophies, (2) a detailed vita stating education, experience and qualifications, (3) transcripts from all colleges attended, and (4) letters of reference from three professionals. 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. Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202 Evan.tanner@tamuk.edu Application forms can be obtained on-line at: http://www.tamuk.edu/jobs/pdf/app.pdf. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202. However, for review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended directly to the search committee chair as instructed above. 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. Thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK)! We are a public research university located in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. It is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville- McAllen- Harlingen. The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of: Doctoral University: High Research Activity. According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution. Kingsville, a friendly and safe community, is home to nearly 30,000 people and represents a vital part of the Texas ranching industry with more than 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses. In addition to being home to the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Kingsville is also home to Naval Air Station Kingsville and several Fortune 500 industrial companies. From its quaint, historical buildings downtown to the longhorn and Santa Gertrudis cattle that graze in the legendary King Ranch, Kingsville still retains much of its unique historical charm while continuing to steadily grow into its future. 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