Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology

Eastern New Mexico University • Main Campus - Portales, NM

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Eastern New Mexico University’s (ENMU) Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology to begin January 2027. ENMU seeks candidates with expertise in Wildlife Biology or related organismal biological fields, with a preference for research in Mammalogy, Herpetology, or Ichthyology. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. This is a residential appointment, and campus presence is required.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field; ABD will be considered.
• Expertise in wildlife biology, conservation, terrestrial mammalogy, herpetology, or fisheries science.

Nice To Haves

• University-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding.
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students’ research.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid, or online distance education technologies
• Ability to effectively teach biology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as appropriate to the department’s instructional needs.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication
• Ability to develop and maintain an active research program

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Biology, including but not limited to Wildlife and Fisheries, Introductory Biology, Ecology, and advanced courses in Mammalogy, Herpetology, or Ichthyology.
• Establish an active wildlife research program that provides training and applied and/or basic research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research efforts.
• Direct and mentor graduate students in theses and research projects.
• Maintain appropriate service to the department, college, and university, including service on departmental, college, and university committees, assisting with the departmental recruitment and retention efforts, and advising undergraduate students.
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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