Assistant Professor- Tenure Track - Sustainable Biology and Environmental Science

Seton Hall University, New Jersey•South Orange, NJ

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About The Position

Seton Hall University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, with an anticipated start in Fall 2027, pending final budgetary approval. The department is growing its coursework and research in environmental sciences and related fields and offers a diverse research environment, including PhD and MS programs, core facilities, and collaborative opportunities. The successful candidate will establish an energetic research program involving undergraduate and graduate students and capable of attracting external funding. The position includes teaching required biology courses, ecology-focused courses, and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The faculty member will mentor graduate research, advise and provide experiential research opportunities for undergraduates, and serve the department, college, and university. The role also involves supporting biology majors across the sciences, expanding upper-level biology electives, and contributing to the development of academic programs in Environmental Science and interdisciplinary STEM fields through the University’s STEM Initiative. The candidate is expected to provide a computational-based research space for students and participate in department operations and student advising. Seton Hall University is in South Orange, New Jersey, about 14 miles from New York City. The University describes itself as a culturally diverse and inclusive Catholic institution and an equal opportunity employer. Faculty respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and support the University’s mission. The salary range is $68,483–$76,093. The position is exempt. The University offers a benefits package that includes bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance; dental and life insurance; and a retirement plan. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and until the position is filled; applications received before December 1, 2026, receive priority review.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Environmental Sciences or a related field, including Ecology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Plant Biology, Botany, Geology, or Earth Science. ABD applicants will be considered.
Ability to establish and sustain an energetic, externally funded research program.
Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate students in biology and the candidate’s area of expertise.
Ability to mentor graduate student research and provide experiential research opportunities for undergraduate students.
Willingness to contribute to service for the department, college, and university.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant postdoctoral training.
Strong publication record.
Previous college-level teaching experience.
Interest in contributing to the expansion of environmental sciences and engineering programming.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain an energetic, externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
Teach required biology major courses, ecology-focused courses, upper-level biology electives, and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Mentor graduate students’ research and projects.
Provide undergraduate students with experiential research opportunities, advising, and mentorship.
Support biology majors across the sciences and assist with educating, managing, mentoring, and advising the growing number of majors.
Expand upper-level biology electives, potentially including courses such as Sustainable Agriculture and Habitat Restoration or Environmental Toxicology.
Contribute to the creation and expansion of academic programming in Environmental Science and engineering.
Provide a computational-based research space for undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in innovative, collaborative interdisciplinary STEM program development through the University’s STEM Initiative.
Provide service to the department, college, and university, including committee work and undergraduate advising.
Assist with the day-to-day activities necessary to the functioning of the department.