Job Description

Position Title:

Assistant Professor Wildlife Ecology

Job Posting Number:

2026035TTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Biology

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

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: .

To ensure full consideration please submit the following by October 15, 2025:

• Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Statement
• Statement of research interests
• Examples (23) of recent publications
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities. Proposed Start Date:

August 2026

Posting Date:

09/12/2025

Review Date:

11/03/2025

Close Date:

10/15/2025

Open Until Filled?:

No

Legal Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements. Reasonable Accommodation:

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Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

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