Require Assistant Professor in Ecology in Villanova, PA

Job title: Assistant Professor in Ecology
Company: Villanova University
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Posting Number: 20231047F
Position Title: Assistant Professor in Ecology
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 183-Biology
Position Summary:

Villanova University's Department of Biology invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2024. Research in the Department ranges from molecules to ecosystems and we maintain a vibrant departmental community of faculty and student scholars committed to advancing new knowledge in Biology. We encourage applications from Ecologists who focus on conservation and/or biodiversity at an organismal level. Our new colleague will establish a productive research program, integrate undergraduate and graduate students in their research, actively seek extramural funding, and contribute to the vibrant curriculum of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate (Master's) levels. In addition to pursuing an outstanding research program, the successful candidate will be expected to provide effective instruction to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students, teaching a lab-based course in ecology along with another in their area of ecological specialty.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to maintaining an active research agenda leading to publications, our new colleague will teach undergraduate/graduate courses in Ecology and their area of expertise, as well as other departmental courses, in a way that fosters connections across the discipline and the Villanova community.
Minimum Qualifications:

PhD is required as well as outstanding research potential and excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-doctoral and/or teaching experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:

Applications must be submitted online at and include a cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, teaching statement, plan of the proposed research statement regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), and contact information for three references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential letters of recommendation in the event the applicant is on a short list of finalists. A Statement of Contribution to Villanova University's Mission as well as an official graduate transcript will be required if selected as a finalist.
Posting Date: 07/13/2023
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 09/29/2023
Salary Posting Information:

competitive

Salary Band:
Job Classification: faculty

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