Location: Edinburg,TX, USA
We seek applications for an Assistant Professor position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's in the School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences (SEEMS) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to be part of a growing Ocean and Coastal Sciences research program and to contribute to the Marine Biology B.S. and Coastal, Ocean, and Earth Sciences M.S. degree programs. We are seeking candidates with teaching and research focus in one of three areas: (1) ocean productivity (plankton ecology, HABs, wind-tidal flats, seagrasses, coastal marshes, blue carbon,); or (2) fish ecology/ fisheries; or (3) marine ecosystems services valuation who will complement and expand our existing research areas. We are especially interested in candidates that can make use of the abundant, under-studied natural laboratories of the region like the Laguna Madre and are interested in interdisciplinary collaborations within the School.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of University discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit our web site:
Department/CollegeBackground
UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving institution that emphasizes student success and seeks candidates with strong experience in teaching and a commitment to enhancing undergraduate education and diversity. The School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS) consists of a diverse faculty with a wide range of expertise in the Earth, environmental, and marine sciences. Students pursuing degrees within SEEMS enjoy learning and research opportunities within and beyond the classroom. All degree programs directly engage students in the discovery process and take full advantage of the unique and exciting human-natural systems of the Lower Rio Grande Valley at the intersection of tropical climatic divides and South Texas' coastal, estuarine, and marine ecosystems.
Part of UTRGV's expansion is the new ocean and coastal sciences research facility in Port Isabel, Texas, adjacent to South Padre Island (SPI), a popular tourist beach destination. The facilities at Port Isabel expand on the existing Coastal Studies Lab and public aquarium on SPI, an interdisciplinary coastal field station with active research, education and outreach programs. SEEMS has a fleet of inshore and offshore vessels and scientific diving program.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess an earned terminal degree (Ph.D.) in a marine discipline or related field represented in SEEMS. The successful candidate will have demonstrated abilities in teaching and research.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Post-doctoral experience
Preferred Qualifications
It is desirable that the candidate value interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving and advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration and integrated science.
License or Certification Required? No Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Desired Start Date 09/01/2025