Assistant Professor Coastal and Marine Biology Vertebrate Ecologist

Department

Compensation

This position is primarily engaged in teaching research and service. The candidate must hold the doctorate (or recognized terminal degree) from an acceptable accredited institution in the field of specialization or closely related discipline at the time of hire. Must have developing program of scholarly research experience in teaching or professional work of high caliber and willingness to participates in University related service duties at least at the departmental level.

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Biology is seeking a 9month tenureearning Assistant Professor in Coastal and Marine Biology.We are searching for an outstanding scientist in the areas of: 1 Vertebrate Ecology. This position will report to Dr. Jim Gelsleichter Biology Department Chair. Position responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load of undergraduate (lowerlevel and upperlevel) and graduate courses in the area of expertise potentially including Ecology courses. Additional responsibilities will include the development and maintenance of an extramurallyfunded research program. This will include pursuing and obtaining extramural grant support performing research recruiting and supervising MS students disseminating research results in presentations at professional conferences and manuscripts published in peerreviewed journals. The individual is expected to contribute to departmental governance and conduct professional service activities.

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 4th 2025.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

About the Department: The UNF Department of Biology is located in Jacksonville Florida at the conflux of the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. The department offers baccalaureate degrees in Biology and Biomedical Sciences with areas of concentration in Coastal and Marine Biology Ecology and Evolution and Molecular/Cell Biology. Masters level degrees are also offered with a focus on Coastal/Marine Biology Ecology/Evolutionary Biology or Microbiology/Molecular Biology. Department resources include a fleet of vehicles/vessels and a 20 x 80 greenhouse situated on the roof of the building. For more information about the Department of Biology visit: Qualifications / Skills:

Vertebrate Ecologist: Open to areas of specialization which may include behavior physiology and evolution. Candidates that can contribute to the establishment of new research initiatives or support UNFs strategic emphasis on coastal resilience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Required Licensure:

N/A

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

Cover letter

Current curriculum vitae

Unofficial transcripts

Names phone numbers and email address of three professional references

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

Form DS160 (if ever submitted. If not upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on February 3rd 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference you have any questions about this position please contact the search committee chair Dr. Laura Habegger ator

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

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