Instructor / Assistant Professor of Biology – Wildlife Biologist

Maryland Connect•Frostburg, MD

4d•$70,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Frostburg State University, College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences, seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track Instructor / Assistant Professor of Biology. This position is available to begin Fall 2026 for the main campus in Frostburg, Maryland. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included. The College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences (CHAS) includes the Department of Biology. In the college, we believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our students’ educational experience. We seek colleagues who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to promoting diversity and have respect for our diverse student population. The Department of Biology at Frostburg State University seeks a broadly trained Wildlife Biologist to support our undergraduate and graduate programs in Biology, Wildlife, Interpretation, and Conservation. Responsibilities include teaching courses in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Techniques, and other undergraduate and graduate courses to support departmental needs. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to mentor masters’-level graduate students and undergraduate researchers. Duties will also include student advising, professional development activities, and service to the Department, College, University, and community. A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 5,000 students enroll yearly. FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered to be a four-season outdoor mecca of recreational experiences offering activities such as; hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!

Requirements

ABD or Doctoral degree in biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
Strong background in wildlife biology
Familiarity with statistics is preferred.
If selected candidate is ABD, they will be hired at the rank of Instructor, with the requirement that the candidate finish the doctoral degree within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in higher education and/or relevant research experience is a plus.
Desire to mentor graduate students through thesis research is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaching courses in Wildlife Management, Wildlife Techniques, and other undergraduate and graduate courses to support departmental needs.
Mentor masters’-level graduate students and undergraduate researchers.
Student advising
Professional development activities
Service to the Department, College, University, and community.