Assistant Professor Organismal Biology
Assistant Professor Organismal Biology
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Position Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor positions in the area of Organismal Biology. We seek an Organismal Biologist whose work will complement and expand existing research areas in comparative morphology physiology and behavior. The successful candidates will develop internationally recognized and externally funded research programs that strengthen the departments expertise in local ecological systems including organisms of the Everglades marine or coastal environments and/or human biology. Additionally research should complement and contribute to FAUs School of Environmental Coastal and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) and/or the universitys longstanding tradition of studying Complex Systems.
Research/Scholarship Responsibilities Successful candidates will enhance our departments interdisciplinary research engage in partnerships that augment FAUs role as a leader in environmental and coastal research and contribute to FAUs mission as an R1 researchintensive university. There are numerous opportunities for collaboration across FAU including with faculty in Biology Geosciences Chemistry the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute the College of Medicine and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Candidates are expected to publish in peerreviewed journals in relevant fields and pursue extramural funding to support their research.
Teaching Responsibilities Successful candidates will teach courses that meet departmental needs and offer graduate and undergraduate courses in their areas of expertise. Specific specialty courses will be developed in consultation with the department to complement existing offerings and enhance student training in comparative physiology developmental biology evolution physiology of marine organisms or biomechanics. We particularly value faculty who are willing to incorporate handson or fieldbased exercises into their teaching.
Candidates will be expected to supervise MS and PhD students as well as undergraduate students enrolled in Directed Independent Research (DIR) or Honors Thesis credits. They will contribute to programmatic needs in minimally two of our related graduate programs: Integrative Biology PhD and MS programs in Biology Marine Science and Oceanography or Environmental Science.
Service Responsibilities Candidates will provide service to the university through membership on departmental college and university committees. They are also expected to provide service to the scientific community through membership on Editorial Boards reviewing of journal articles and participation in grant panels and service to the broader public community through other potential ad hoc community engagement activities.
Review of applications will begin April 30 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
The College of Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as (but not limited to) Integrative Biology Ecology Biology Systems Biology Microbial ecology Ecological modeling Physiology Evolution by the time of appointment. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Candidates should have a strong publication record commensurate with their experience demonstrated potential for establishing programs of extramurally funded research and clear promise of excellent instructional capacity.Salary:
To be discussed with applicant.College or Department:
College of ScienceLocation:
DavieWork Days and Hours:
FullTimeApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website (https://fau/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five 5 documents may be attached to your application. If more than five 5 documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application please upload the following: 1 a cover letter 2 curriculum vitae 3 a statement of teaching philosophy and summary of planned research and 4 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 Provosts 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 Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
As a Hispanicserving institution Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools a vibrant and safe community and a subtropical climate conductive to yearround outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation please call. 711
Employment Type
Full-Time
