The Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University has two open tenure track positions: one in Geological Oceanography and one in Remote Sensing Oceanography.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor for Geological Oceanography/Marine Geology

The Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University is seeking applications for one full-time tenure-track faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024. We welcome applications from individuals with broad interests in Geological Oceanography/Marine Geology including but not limited to ocean margin sedimentary processes, ocean ridge geologic processes, environmental and early diagenetic records from marine sediments, and/or individuals who can leverage existing TAMU Ocean Science alliance partners listed below.

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; participate in departmental and college activities; and serve the discipline of oceanography. The Department of Oceanography, located in College Station, Texas, is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences that includes the Marine Sciences and Marine Biology Departments at TAMU Galveston, the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group, the International Ocean Discovery Program, the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System, and Texas Sea Grant. This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a unique concentration of educational and research resources. 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/.

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. in Oceanography or related field at the time of appointment. Postdoctoral experience is desirable but is not required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

To apply, please submit the following required documents:

  • Cover letter

  • CV

  • Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable

  • Names and contact information for three reference at apply.interfolio.com/134882

Informal inquiries or requests for more information may be sent via email to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Niall Slowey at slowey@tamu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning on December 20th, but the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor for Remote Sensing in Oceanography

The Department of Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University is seeking applications for one full-time tenure-track faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024. We welcome applications from individuals with broad interests in Remote Sensing for Ocean Science with expertise including but not limited to high-resolution satellite observations, marine boundary layer processes and air-sea fluxes, sea-surface height and ocean circulation, sea-surface salinity and freshwater fluxes, marine ecosystem health, ocean color and primary productivity, ocean acidification and carbon cycling, ocean data assimilation, and/or who can leverage existing TAMU 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, located in College Station, Texas, is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences that includes the Marine Sciences and Marine Biology Departments at TAMU Galveston, the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group, the International Ocean Discovery Program, the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System, and Texas Sea Grant. This alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a unique concentration of educational and research resources. 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/.

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. in Oceanography or related field at the time of appointment. Postdoctoral experience is desirable but is not required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

To apply, please submit the following required documents:

  • Cover letter

  • CV

  • Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for teaching, research, and service as applicable

  • Names and contact information for three references at http://apply.interfolio.com/133449

Informal inquiries or requests for more information may be sent via email to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Ping Chang at ping@tamu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning on December 25th, but the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.