[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Oceanography, Texas A&M University

[Jessica Fitzsimmons]

*Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in the Department of
Oceanography, College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University*

The Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University is seeking
applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position with a 9-month
academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful
candidate should apply observational, experimental, theoretical,
analytical, data-science, or modeling methods to make new and innovative
oceanographic discoveries. We welcome applications from individuals with
expertise in any area of oceanography, including those that would enhance
interdisciplinary initiatives. We particularly welcome applications from
individuals with demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion with disciplinary interests in biogeochemical/Earth system
modeling, marine ecology, or marine sedimentology/geophysics, and/or who
can leverage existing TAMU Geoscience Centers of Excellence listed below.

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

The Department of Oceanography <https://ocean.tamu.edu/>, located in
College Station, Texas, is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences that
includes the Marine Sciences <https://tamug.edu/mars/> and Marine Biology
<https://www.tamug.edu/marb/> Departments at TAMU Galveston, the Geochemical
and Environmental Research Group <https://gerg.tamu.edu/>, the International
Laboratory for High-Resolution Earth System Prediction
<https://ihesp.tamu.edu/>, the International Ocean Discovery Program
<https://iodp.tamu.edu/>, the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System
<https://gcoos.org/>, and Texas Sea Grant <https://texasseagrant.org/>.
This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a unique concentration of
educational and research resources. The capacity is greatly enhanced by
close ties to the College of Geosciences Departments of Geology and
Geophysics <https://geoweb.tamu.edu/>, Geography
<https://geography.tamu.edu/>, and Atmospheric Sciences
<https://atmo.tamu.edu/>, and the interdisciplinary Environmental Programs
<https://envp.tamu.edu/> and Water Management and Hydrologic Sciences
<https://waterprogram.tamu.edu/> degree programs. The College of
Geosciences also includes the Berg Hughes Center for Petroleum and
Sedimentary Systems <https://berg-hughes.tamu.edu/>, the Texas Center for
Climate Studies <https://texasclimate.tamu.edu/>, and the Center for
Geospatial Sciences, Applications, and Technology <https://geosat.tamu.edu/>.
Texas A&M University is a land-, sea-, and space-grant university, with a
dynamic and international community of over 250,000 people. Information
about the Department of Oceanography can be found at:
https://ocean.tamu.edu/

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability employer committed to building a culturally
diverse educational environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and
staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity,
and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital
to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. Applications from
members of minoritized groups are strongly encouraged to apply and will be
actively sought. The University is aware that attracting and retaining
exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and
therefore implements policies that contribute to work-life balance,
including the Dual-Career Program
<https://dof.tamu.edu/Faculty-Resources/DUAL-CAREER-PARTNER-PLACEMENT>.
The TAMU
College of Geosciences Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
<https://geosciences.tamu.edu/diversity-climate/action-plan/index.html> can
be found at
https://geosciences.tamu.edu/diversity-climate/action-plan/index.html.

*Qualifications*

Applicants must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. 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 1, 2021 and continue
until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit a complete CV; a Statement of Research, a Statement
of Teaching, and a Statement of your commitment to Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (not to exceed 2 pages each); and the names and contact
information for at least three references to
http://apply.interfolio.com/86642.

Informal inquiries or requests for more information may be sent via email
to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Jessica Fitzsimmons at jessfitz at tamu.edu.

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*Jessica Fitzsimmons, PhD* (she/her)
Associate Professor

Texas A&M University, Department of Oceanography
3146 TAMU, O&M 403A, College Station, TX 77843-3146, USA
Office: (979) 845-5137 | Fax: (979) 845-6331
Faculty Profile
<https://ocean.tamu.edu/people/profiles/faculty/fitzsimmonsjessica.html>
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