Assistant Professor - Biology (Aquatic Biologist)

Job Summary

The Department of Biology seeks applicants for a ten-month full-time, tenure track faculty position beginning August 1, 2026.We seek an aquatic biologist (freshwater or marine) who uses an integrative approach to understand how environmental factors influence aquatic organisms. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses that align with the candidate's area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service to contribute to the department and broader university and surrounding communities.

The Department of Biology offers a student-centered learning environment with emphasis on experiential learning.Serving approximately 450 students, it is the largest department in the College of Science and Mathematics.Among the 20 faculty, several have won awards for teaching, research, and service, and their active research programs are designed to engage students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.The department offers the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, and the Master of Science with both a thesis and non-thesis option.Detailed information is available at .

Applicants should submit the following with their online application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching philosophy that describes how you will incorporate student-centered, active learning, and/or inquiry-based approaches in your teaching
• Research statement that describes your research goals, how you will engage undergraduate and Master's students, and your anticipated equipment needs
• Names and