Assistant Professor Applied Ecology
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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*** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY HERE - ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY THROUGH INTERFOLIO: Assistant Professor in Applied Ecology
Department of Environmental Sciences Emory University Atlanta GA
The Department of Environmental Sciences (ENVS) at Emory University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Ecology to begin in Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic and collaborative scholar whose research focuses on the ecological processes that sustain biodiversity and ecosystem function and who applies this knowledge to the management conservation restoration or resilience of ecosystems facing environmental pressures.
We are especially interested in candidates whose work addresses:
- Monitoring and management of species at risk biological communities or ecosystem health
- Ecosystem resilience and conservation planning in the context of global environmental change
- Use of integrated field lab-based and quantitative methods
- Applied ecological science that engages with government agencies non-governmental partners and/or community organizations
- Innovative strategies for addressing challenges in biodiversity conservation disturbance regimes or climate-driven ecological change
Candidates may work across terrestrial freshwater or coastal systems and those whose research connects local ecological patterns with global-scale processes are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop an externally funded impactful research program
- Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students including in our new PhD program in Environmental Sciences and Society
- Contribute to undergraduate courses in applied ecology and to field- or methods-based courses aligned with their expertise
- Collaborate across disciplines to address pressing environmental challenges
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in ecology conservation biology environmental science or a related field by the time of appointment
- Evidence of scholarly potential and commitment to teaching and mentorship
- A strong record or promise of external funding and interdisciplinary engagement
About the Department:
ENVS is a thriving interdisciplinary department with strengths in planetary health sustainable futures and global change science. Our faculty collaborate across Emory and with partners around the world to address urgent environmental issues through both natural and social science lenses. ENVS faculty are active in policy and science leadership including with the IPCC EPA UN and WHO. We are deeply committed to community-engaged research high-impact teaching and inclusive excellence.
Applicants should submit:
- A cover letter summarizing research interests teaching experience and alignment with ENVS
- Curriculum vitae
- A statement of research accomplishments and goals (max 2 pages)
- A teaching statement including interest in undergraduate and graduate instruction (max 2 pages)
- Contact information for three confidential references
Submit all materials via Interfolio of applications will begin December 1 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
*** PLEASE DO NOT APPLY HERE - ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY THROUGH INTERFOLIO: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
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