[ES_JOBS_NET] Two faculty positions in Geological Oceanography, Dept of Oceanography, Texas A&M University

[Jason Sylvan]

*Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor*

*Texas A&M University, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of 
Oceanography*

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*Description*

The Department of Oceanography 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 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.

The Department of Oceanography, located in College Station, Texas, 
collaborates with academic and research units across the Texas A&M 
University System, but has a uniquely close relationship with the Marine 
Sciences and Marine Biology Departments at TAMU Galveston, the 
Geochemical and Environmental Research Group, the Gulf Coast Core 
Repository (formerly JOIDES Resolution Science Operator/International 
Ocean Discovery Program), the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing 
System, and Texas Sea Grant. This partnership fosters a unique 
concentration of ocean-related educational and research resources. Texas 
A&M University is a land-, sea-, and space-grant university and a 
Hispanic Serving Institution 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/ <https://ocean.tamu.edu/>.

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action/Veterans/Disability employer committed to building a welcoming 
environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting 
a culture that embraces inclusion, equity, and accountability.

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.

*Qualifications*

Applicants must have a Ph.D. 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 complete CV; a Statement of Research (3 pages, 
maximum) and a Statement of Teaching (2 pages, maximum); and the names 
and contact information for at least three references to 
http://apply.interfolio.com/86642 <http://apply.interfolio.com/86642>.

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





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Jason Sylvan, PhD  (he/him)

Associate Professor

Department of Oceanography

Texas A&M University

Eller O&M Building, Rm 716

College Station, TX  77843-3146

O: (979) 845-5105

F: (979) 845-6331

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