The Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Marine Biomedical Sciences. Appointment will begin fall 2018.
Candidates should be experienced in research that focuses on the use of marine/aquatic/estuarine models at the system, cellular and molecular levels to solve problems associated with human health. In addition, experience in marine biotechnology/bioengineering will be considered positively during candidate evaluations. Applications are particularly encouraged from individuals with active, federally-funded research programs and strong external collaborations who can take advantage of our modern research laboratories and equipment, including those associated with our genomic (http://genomics.tamucc.edu/), high performance computing (http://hpc.tamucc.edu/), isotope (http://icl.tamucc.edu/) and analytical core facilities. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program, supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and pursue scholarly research in support of the Biology Master and Marine Biology Master and PhD Programs. The typical teaching assignment for doctoral faculty in the Department of Life Sciences is 3 courses per academic year. Research lab space will be located in a new state-of-the-art three-story building, Tidal Hall, which will be completed in summer 2018 to support 6 new instructional labs and 34 research labs. The Department of Life Sciences has 23 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 6 professional assistant faculty and over 1,200 science majors. It offers BS degrees in Biology and Biomedical Science, MS degrees in Biology, Marine Biology and Fisheries & Mariculture, and a PhD in Marine Biology. New degree programs planned include Biomedical Science MS, Marine Biomedical Science PhD and Fisheries PhD. Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is a rapidly growing doctoral research university with more than 12,000 students. A Hispanic-Serving Institution on the cultural border with Latin America, TAMU-CC provides a robust campus experience focused on student and faculty success. Located on its own island on the Texas Gulf Coast, the ³Island University² was recently recognized as one of the most beautiful coastal campuses in the United States. State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory buildings, support facilities, and recognized faculty strategically position TAMU-CC to achieve its goal of national and international prominence as an emerging research institution. Apply online at https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu A completed application will include: 1. Cover letter including qualifications; 2. Curriculum vitae; 3. Individual statements describing research and teaching interests; and 4. The names and contact information of 4 references. Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2017. The position will remain open until a finalist is selected. Applicants are encouraged to apply prior to February 1, 2018. For more information, please contact: Dr. Gregory Buck Search Chair, Department of Life Sciences, Email: [email protected] Phone (361)-825-3717
