Assistant Professor, Biology

The Department of Biological Sciences at Butler University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in August 2027. We are searching for a broadly trained vertebrate ecologist.Experience in the areas of form and function and quantitative or computational methods would be viewed favorably. Teaching responsibilities will include major courses in organismal biology including those in the applicants specialty (e.g. ornithology ichthyology mammalogy functional morphology comparative vertebrate anatomy etc.) as well as introductory classes in ecology and evolution biostatistics an occasional senior Capstone and Core Curriculumcourses for non-majors. Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Kyryll Savchenko ().

For this position the typical teaching load is 9 credit hours (two laboratory courses) per semester which is approximately 12 contact hours per semester.

Applicants should have:

Candidates must have a PhD by the time of appointment in biology or a closely related field.The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies as well as a commitment to building an inclusive classroom environment for an increasingly diverse student body.We value candidates who share our commitment to engagement and inclusion of students faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds perspectives and experiences.

Successful candidates will be expected to sustain a research program involving undergraduates. Butler has an established undergraduate research program supported by institutional funds including internal research funds and equipment funds the Butler Summer Institute to support summer student research and the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. There are also funds available to support faculty and student travel to conferences. Start-up funds are available for this position.

To apply applicants should submit the following:

• a cover letter discussing qualifications for and interest in the include your previous experience with and commitment to inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy.

• a CV

• a statement of teaching interests that highlights strategies for inclusive and evidence-based pedagogies

• a statement of research interests with plans for a program of research involving undergraduate students

• transcripts of graduate work or other evidence of terminal degree(s) (unofficial is acceptable for candidate review)

• a list of 3 professional references including name title and contact information

The cover letter and CV can be uploaded individually. All other materials should be submitted as a single PDF.Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts and to undergo a background check.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately upon receipt and preference will be given to those received by October 9 2026.

Why the Butler University Department of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at Butler University ( is a collaborative department made up of approximately 20 full associate and assistant professors lecturers and staff with a variety of interests and backgrounds. The department is housed in Butlers new Science Complex(see: Resources include but are not limited to a state-of-the-art microscopy suite with a spinning disk confocal microscope and research grade fluorescent microscopes quantitative PCR equipment a brand-new vivarium growth chambers a greenhouse a newly renovated herbariuma 3-acre demonstration prairie and proximity to other natural areascomputing resources and fully mediated classrooms for teaching.