Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor in Marine Biology

The Department of Marine Biology (MARB) in the College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies at Texas A&M University located at the Galveston campus invites applications for one full-time, tenure-track faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment beginning August 1, 2027. This is a broad search for a dynamic marine biologist whose research advances understanding of marine organisms, habitats, or ecosystems at any spatial, temporal, or organizational scale, including molecular, cellular, physiological, organismal, population, community, ecosystem, seascape, ocean-basin, or global perspectives.

Applicants from all subdisciplines of marine biology are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, disturbance and disease ecology, benthic pollution and emerging contaminants, species management (e.g., birds, corals, endangered species), ecosystem management and restoration, and soundscapes. The successful candidate will establish and maintain a rigorous, sustainable, externally funded research program with national and international impact.

Particular consideration will be given to candidates whose research complements the department’s existing strengths and leverages the extensive resources and collaborative opportunities available within the Department of Marine Biology, the Galveston campus, and across the Texas A&M University System. The candidate will seek to foster interdisciplinary collaborations with local, regional, national, or international science, management, conservation, industry, education, and/or stakeholder communities.

The Department of Marine Biology provides a distinctive educational environment that integrates classroom instruction, laboratory training, field experience, and research mentorship. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education by teaching existing courses and/or developing innovative offerings aligned with the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs based on the programs’ curricula. The successful candidate will mentor undergraduate research interns and graduate students and contribute to a learning environment that prepares students for careers in research, conservation, management, education, policy, and the broader blue economy.

The successful candidate will also contribute service to the department, college, university, profession, and broader community. Service may include committee participation, engagement with professional societies, contributions to student mentoring and career‑development activities, outreach to marine‑science stakeholders, and participation in programs that strengthen the visibility and impact of marine biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must have earned a Ph.D. in marine biology, biology, ecology, evolution, oceanography, environmental science, fisheries science, or a related field.
• Applicants should demonstrate evidence of research productivity, potential for extramural funding, commitment to effective teaching and mentorship, and capacity to contribute collegially to an interdisciplinary academic community.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral or equivalent professional research experience is preferred.

Applicants must submit electronic PDF copies of i) cover letter, ii) curriculum vitae, iii) personal statements including research plans (3 pages), teaching statement describing instructional experience, mentoring philosophy, and potential course contributions (1 page), and service (1 page), and iv) names and contact information of three professional references. Apply online at  Questions or inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr.

Jessica Labonté, chair of the search committee lications are due by October 15, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.