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Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor in Quantitative Ecology

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary

Tenure-track faculty position (level depending on qualifications), with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI) and the Department of Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences (RWSC) in the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The successful candidate will develop an extramurally-funded research program focused on their ecological field of interest (35%), provide service in advanced quantitative and foundational statistics needs of graduate students and faculty (25%), and teach 1 graduate course per long semester in quantitative ecology and statistics (40%). The position will be a 9-month appointment with opportunities for summer salary. We seek an accomplished scholar to lead an impactful and dynamic research program, contribute to graduate student academic growth using the best practices in teaching and mentorship, and extend results to stakeholders, society, and the scientific community. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with faculty and work with graduate students to support their quantitative needs.

Closing : June 1, 202 5 or until a qualified candidate is identified . Start date is negotiable but preferred in Fall 2025.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and lead an impactful, dynamic, and extramurally-funded program that advances quantitative methods in wildlife and rangeland ecology equivalent to a 35% research appointment,

+ Teach 2 graduate-level courses annually to meet the needs of the Department,

+ Participate in outreach activities with wildlife and rangeland stewards,

+ Mentor graduate students in research and provide service to students and faculty on statistical needs,

+ Engage in professional service within the Department, College, and University as needed.

Qualifications

+ Ph.D. in wildlife science, ecology, rangeland science, statistics or related field from an accredited university.

+ Evidence of innovative and applied ecological research , demonstrated by a record of peer-reviewed publications , presentations, and other scholarly materials .

+ Strong quantitative skills.

+ Ability to instruct courses in quantitative ecology and statistics , incorporating new technologies and teaching techniques into classes. Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours in range and wildlife science or similar disciplines related to wildlife and rangeland management , ecology, or statistics .

+ 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:

+ Experience consulting with graduate students and faculty on quantitative methods and statistical analyses .

+ Demonstrated ability to foster and sustain positive, working relationships with private landowners, other faculty, students, and state, federal, tribal, and private natural resource organizations.

+ Postdoctoral experience which may include U niversity teaching and research .

CKWRI , RWSC , and TAMUK : CKWRI is a privately funded research unit at TAMUK that has provided science-based information for enhancing the conservation and management of Texas wildlife and rangelands for over 40 years. The successful applicant will join an established and award-winning team of ~30 faculty and research staff who work with approximately 55 M.S. and Ph.D. students to conduct innovative and applied research in partnership with numerous non-government organizations, state and federal agencies, and private landowners across the state. As faculty members of the RWSC Department, CKWRI scientists mentor, educate, and provide hands-on experiences to nearly 150 undergraduate students, playing a critical role in developing the next generation of wildlife professionals. Faculty and students alike enjoy small class sizes at TAMUK, a small university serving about 7,000 students and the oldest, continuously operating public institution of higher learning in South Texas.

Location : The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi (population: ~300,000) and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo. The region boasts world-class fishing, hunting, and birding, access to the longest, undeveloped barrier island in the world (Padre Island National Seashore), and a friendly community rich in history and culture.

Application : Qualified applicants should submit a (1) cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching and research philosophies, (3) a detailed vita stating education, experience , and qualifications, (4) copies of transcripts from all colleges attended, and (5) three professional references including names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers. Address referrals and questions regarding the position to Dr. Levi Heffelfinger . Submit applications here:

https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK\_External

Dr. Levi Heffelfinger , Chair of Search Committee

MSC 218, 700 University Blvd.

Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202

levi.heffelfinger @tamuk.edu

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.