Assistant Professor, Organismal & Conservation Biology

Job Title

Assistant Professor, Organismal & Conservation Biology

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department of Biological & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M University–Kingsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organismal & Conservation Biology. We seek a biologist whose research and teaching focus on the conservation, ecology, and management of organisms. We welcome applicants from a wide range of organismal disciplines, including both vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, and we especially encourage applications from candidates whose expertise strengthens or complements existing departmental strengths. 

Areas of emphasis may include— but are not limited to—traditional organismal fields such as herpetology, mammalogy, ornithology, ichthyology, entomology, invertebrate zoology, aquatic biology, or parasitology, as well as broad ecological research areas related to the conservation and management of organisms, populations, communities, or ecosystems—regardless of the biological or ecological scale of study. We also welcome applicants working in emerging conservation-oriented disciplines, including invasive species biology, conservation/ecological genomics, biodiversity informatics, or related fields. 

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop classes in their area of expertise, and maintain an active research program involving students. 

Responsibilities 

• Teach lower-level core biology courses and upper-level organismal/conservation biology courses. 

• Develop or update organismal biology courses as needed. 

• Establish an active research program that includes undergraduate and graduate students. 

• Mentor MS thesis students. 

• Participate in departmental and university service. 

Required Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field by the start date. 

• At least 18 graduate semester hours in relevant biological disciplines. 

• Evidence of effective teaching and research potential. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience involving students in research. 

• Potential to secure external funding. 

• Record of scholarship in organismal or conservation biology. 

• Experience teaching field- or organism-focused courses. 

About the University 
Texas A&M University–Kingsville is a regional research institution and a member of the Texas A&M University System. More information is available at www.tamuk.edu. 

Application Materials 

• Cover letter 

• Curriculum vitae 

• Research statement 

• Teaching statement 

• Contact information for three references 

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5, 2027 and continue until the position is filled. 

Contact 

Dr. Chang K. Sung, PhD 

Professor and Interim Department Chair 

Department of Biological and Health Sciences 

College of Arts and Sciences 

Texas A&M University-Kingsville 

920 University Blvd 

Kingsville, TX 78363-8202 

Phone: 361-593-2061 

chang.sung@tamuk.edu 

 

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.