Assistant Professor – Ecologist/Landscape Ecologist

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Position Summary:

The department of Biological Sciences (DBS) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Ecology or Landscape Ecology at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will have research focusing on, but not limited to, population, community, or landscape ecology, food-web dynamics, genetics, invasive species, conservation biology and/or climate change. Candidates applying contemporary quantitative techniques and modeling of observational, experimental, or molecular data are preferred. Preferred applicants will also complement programmatic strengths in marine, coastal, freshwater, or wetland ecology and can take advantage of research opportunities in local ecosystems.

The candidate should have a strong record of research accomplishments, demonstrated potential for extramural funding, and a commitment to excellence in education. It is expected that the candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ecology and in areas of their expertise that meet programmatic needs.

As part of FAU’s overall strategic plan “Race to Excellence,” Florida Atlantic University has identified Ocean and Environmental Science & Technology as areas of research strength. We seek candidates who can foster innovation and work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting across FAU Colleges and within the DBS. The successful candidate will participate in FAU graduate programs in Integrative Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, and Environmental Science. More information about the department can be found at  http://biology.fau.edu.

Diversity and Inclusion are core values of the Department of Biological Sciences. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity of thought in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Informal inquiries can be addressed to: Dr. Mike McCoy, Chair of the Search Committee, ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin January 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is part of a major strategic hiring initiative in the Charles Schmidt College of Science that will build on our areas of strength in Environment, Health, and Data Science. More information on our hiring initiative can be found at: https://www.fau.edu/science-hiring/.
More information about the College of Science can be found at: http://science.fau.edu/.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in ecology, biology, environmental science, marine biology or a closely related discipline at the time of application. Post-doctoral experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should have a strong publication record commensurate with their experience, demonstrated potential for establishing programs of extramurally funded and independent research, and clear promise of excellent instructional capacity. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to understand cultural and learning differences among students and be able to foster and create educational opportunities where all student populations thrive.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Science

Location:

Davie

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2023-01-15-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
Required Documents:
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When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching experience and philosophy, a diversity statement, and contact information for three references including email addresses and phone numbers
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.
Background Screening:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.
Accommodations:
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