Assistant Professor, Biology

Butler University • Indianapolis, IN

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biological Sciences at Butler University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2027. We are searching for a broadly trained vertebrate ecologist. Experience in the areas of form and function, and quantitative or computational methods would be viewed favorably. Teaching responsibilities will include major courses in organismal biology including those in the applicant’s specialty (e.g., ornithology, ichthyology, mammalogy, functional morphology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, etc.), as well as introductory classes in ecology and evolution, biostatistics, an occasional senior Capstone, and Core Curriculum courses for non-majors. The typical teaching load is 9 credit hours (two laboratory courses) per semester, which is approximately 12 contact hours per semester. Successful candidates will be expected to sustain a research program involving undergraduates. Butler has an established undergraduate research program supported by institutional funds, including internal research funds and equipment funds, the Butler Summer Institute to support summer student research, and the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. There are also funds available to support faculty and student travel to conferences. Start-up funds are available for this position.

Requirements

• PhD by the time of appointment in biology, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies
• Commitment to building an inclusive classroom environment for an increasingly diverse student body
• Share commitment to engagement and inclusion of students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
• Submit a cover letter discussing qualifications for and interest in the position, including previous experience with and commitment to inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy
• Submit a CV
• Submit a statement of teaching interests that highlights strategies for inclusive and evidence-based pedagogies
• Submit a statement of research interests with plans for a program of research involving undergraduate students
• Submit transcripts of graduate work or other evidence of terminal degree(s) (unofficial is acceptable for candidate review)
• Submit a list of 3 professional references, including name, title, and contact information

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the areas of form and function
• Experience in quantitative or computational methods

Responsibilities

• Teach major courses in organismal biology including those in the applicant’s specialty (e.g., ornithology, ichthyology, mammalogy, functional morphology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, etc.)
• Teach introductory classes in ecology and evolution
• Teach biostatistics
• Teach an occasional senior Capstone
• Teach Core Curriculum courses for non-majors
• Sustain a research program involving undergraduates

Benefits

• Start-up funds are available for this position
• Undergraduate research program supported by institutional funds, including internal research funds and equipment funds
• Butler Summer Institute to support summer student research
• Annual Undergraduate Research Conference
• Funds available to support faculty and student travel to conferences

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree