Assistant Professor

Botanical Society of America; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Montana in Missoula invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Ecology and Evolution graduate program. The successful candidate will investigate biotic interactions using chemical, physiological, molecular, or other mechanistic approaches.

We seek an ecological, evolutionary, or organismal biologist who can develop a vigorous, extramurally funded program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education. Start Aug 2027.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, or related field of study.
• A strong record of research and scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications and postdoctoral research experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and effective mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students from all backgrounds.
• Experience communicating effectively with students, professionals, and the public.
• Evidence of working collegially with students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vigorous, extramurally funded research program.
• Provide effective mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to core courses in the DBBS curriculum, including development of organismal or discipline-specific courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Engage in DBBS, Ecology and Evolution, and university service activities and other professional services.

Skills

Strong research record and scholarship

Teaching and mentorship

Effective communication with students,

Collaborative work with students,

Education

Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, or related field

Postdoctoral research experience or equivalent

Job description

University of Montana - Missoula, MT, United States

Application Review Begins: Monday, November 16, 2026

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Institution: University of Montana

Department/Division: Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Field (e.g., systematics): Ecology, Evolution, or Organismal Biology

City: Missoula, MT, United States

General Information: The University of Montana, Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS), within the College of Science, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Ecology and Evolution graduate program, to begin August 2027. The department seeks an ecological, evolutionary, or organismal biologist who investigates fundamental questions about biotic interactions, with particular interest in chemically mediated interactions among plants, invertebrates, and/or microbes. Preference will be given to candidates who integrate ecological and/or evolutionary questions across multiple levels of biological organization with chemical, physiological, molecular, or other mechanistic approaches to understand the processes underlying biotic interactions. The department welcomes a broad range of study systems, including terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems, and approaches.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, or related field of study
• A strong record of research and scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications and postdoctoral research experience or equivalent
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and effective mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students from all backgrounds
• Experience communicating effectively with students, professionals, and the public
• Evidence of working collegially with students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing competitive extramurally funded grants

Responsibilities:

• Develop a vigorous, widely recognized, extramurally funded research program
• Provide effective mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students
• Contribute to core courses in the DBBS curriculum, including development of organismal or discipline-specific courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Engage in DBBS, Ecology and Evolution, and university service activities and other professional services

Compensation Range: $75,000- $90,000 (salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)