Assistant Professor of Biology, Coastal Ecologist

University of North Florida Alumni Association • Jacksonville, FL

102d • $71,200

About The Position

The Department of Biology is seeking a 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Biology/Coastal Ecology. Position responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load of undergraduate (lower-level and upper-level) and graduate courses, including Ecology and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Additional responsibilities will include the development and maintenance of an extramurally funded research program. This will include pursuing and obtaining extramural grant support, performing research, recruiting and supervising graduate and undergraduate students, disseminating research results in presentations at professional conferences, and publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. The individual is also expected to contribute to departmental governance and to conduct professional service activities.

Requirements

• This position is primarily engaged in teaching, research, and service.
• The candidate must hold a Doctorate (or recognized terminal degree) from an acceptable accredited institution in the field of specialization or closely related discipline at the time of hire.
• Candidate must have a developing program of scholarly research, experience in teaching, and willingness to participate in University service duties.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who combine fieldwork with geospatial approaches, and/or work with large datasets.
• Candidates that can contribute to the establishment of new research initiatives and support UNF's strategic emphasis on coastal resilience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate (lower-level and upper-level) and graduate courses, including Ecology and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program.
• Pursue and obtain extramural grant support.
• Perform research.
• Recruit and supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Disseminate research results in presentations at professional conferences.
• Publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to departmental governance.
• Conduct professional service activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees