"Assistant Professor Wildlife Ecology"

Position Description

The Department of Biology at Texas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in wildlife biology, terrestrial vertebrate ecology, quantitative ecology, or related field. Faculty in our undergraduate and graduate wildlife (MS) and integrative biology (PhD) programs engage in hands-on, field-oriented projects ranging from local to global scales. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program that involves the mentoring of graduate students to complement the strengths of our 50+ member faculty and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in support of the active wildlife biology program.

This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field
• Postdoctoral experience or equivalent
• Research emphasis and a record of peer-reviewed publications focused on the ecology of terrestrial vertebrates
• Ability to teach field-based courses in support of the undergraduate and graduate wildlife (MS) and integrative biology (PhD) programs
• Evidence that research integrates quantitative methods with field-based research

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of grant funding to support research
• Hands-on experience with wildlife (terrestrial vertebrate) capture/tagging/monitoring techniques
• Research focused on one or more of the following subject areas: wildlife biology, vertebrate ecology, wildlife management, wildlife conservation
• Ability to teach experimental design and/or quantitative methods course(s) in support of our graduate programs

Full Consideration Date:

(Not specified in main content)

Close Date:

10/15/2025

Open Until Filled?

No

Quicklink:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54232

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is an emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.