Tenured/Tenure-Track: Assistant or Associate Professor Oceanography

Location College Station, TX

Open Date 8/21/2024

Position ID 143388

Description

The Department of Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University is seeking applications for two full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty positions with a 9-month academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor with tenure. This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. We welcome applications from individuals with broad interests in Geological Oceanography/Marine Geology who can leverage existing TAMU Ocean Science partners listed below. Potential research interests could include but are not limited to ocean sedimentary processes, ocean ridge geologic processes, tectonic processes, marine micropaleontology, sea-level history, marine geohazards, and/or environmental and early diagenetic records from marine sediments.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an independent, externally-funded research program; teach courses in the Department of Oceanography at the graduate and undergraduate levels; advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; actively engage in departmental and college activities; and serve the discipline of oceanography.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Oceanography or a related field at the time of application. Postdoctoral experience is desirable but is not required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Application Instructions

Initial review of applications will begin on September 26, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, complete CV; personal statement to include teaching, research, and service as applicable, and contact information for three references to apply.interfolio.com/150227

Informal inquiries or requests for more information may be sent via email to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Jason Sylvan at jasonsylvan@tamu.edu.