Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice in Wildlife Veterinary Science

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Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor of the Practice in Wildlife Veterinary Science Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville Department Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Kingsville, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description About Texas A&M University-Kingsville Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution's 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region. Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo. For more information, click here . About CKWRI, RWSC, and TAMUK CKWRI is a privately funded research unit at TAMUK that has provided science-based information for enhancing the conservation and management of Texas wildlife and rangelands for over 40 years. The successful applicant will work alongside an established and award-winning team of ~30 faculty and research staff who work with ~55 M.S. and Ph.D. students to support innovative and applied research in partnership with numerous non-government organizations, state and federal agencies, and private landowners across the state. As faculty members of the RWSC Department, CKWRI Scientists mentor, educate, and provide hands-on experiences to ~150 undergraduate students, playing a critical role in developing the next generation of wildlife professionals. Faculty and students alike enjoy small class sizes at TAMUK, which serves ~7,000 students and stands as the oldest continuously operating public institution of higher learning in South Texas. Position Overview Non-tenure track faculty position with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute (CKWRI) and the Department of Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences (RWSC) in the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK). Serving in the capacity as Director, the successful candidate will oversee operations at the CKWRI Ocelot Conservation Facility (OCF), a 30,000 square-foot state-of-the-art complex which is currently under construction on the TAMUK campus. Scheduled for completion in fall 2026, the facility will support ex situ breeding and rearing of ocelots, with the goal of augmenting the wild ocelot population through release of individuals reared at the facility. The successful candidate will engage with current efforts to establish operations, review or write protocols, review permits, and perform other foundational tasks necessary to ensure the facility's success. The Director will supervise the OCF Manager while overseeing animal-care staff, managing facility resources, and ensuring timely and professional coordination with agency and private collaborators in support of conservation and research goals. In addition to serving as the Director of the OCF, the successful candidate will provide veterinary guidance to other CKWRI research endeavors, such as direction on best practices in animal handling and care, recommendations on anesthetic drugs, testing recommendations, and assistance in interpreting results. Acknowledging the substantial work required to direct a new facility and support CKWRI research, this position is listed at 87.5% service and administration. However, an official research appointment is negotiable depending on candidate interest, qualifications, and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 1 graduate course in wildlife nutrition, wildlife physiology, or related area every other year, fulfilling a 12.5% teaching expectation. Formally, the position will be a 9-month appointment with summer salary supported by the CKWRI to ensure uninterrupted service to the facility and CKWRI research endeavors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administration Oversee the establishment of, and operations at, the CKWRI Ocelot Conservation Facility. Work collaboratively with scientists, graduate students, agency personnel, and other stakeholders towards the goal of ocelot recovery. Provide administrative support to CKWRI faculty and students as appropriate, such as with compliance-related to

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