Assistant Professor-Behavioral Ecology

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition exemption

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavioral Ecology within the Department of Biological Sciences. The candidate will build an independent, externally funded program, teach graduate courses and an undergraduate biology course, and engage in service to the department and field.

Responsibilities are split 50% research and 50% teaching, including mentoring students and contributing to scholarly service activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biological sciences, ecology or related field.
• Strong independent research record.
• Background in behavioral ecology or animal behavior.
• Evidence of potential for extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Teach graduate courses and an introductory biology course; mentor students; contribute to service activities.

Skills

Behavioral ecology

Animal behavior

Independent research

Mentoring students

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Ecology or related field

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor-Behavioral Ecology

Position Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAM Science - Department of Biological Sciences (Patrick Joseph DiMario (00009021))

Work Location: 0202 Life Sciences Building

Pay Grade: Academic

The Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. The Department houses >60 faculty spanning a range of disciplines, with strengths in ecology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and systematics. We seek a behavioral ecologist with a strong research program to run an independent and externally funded research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and contribute to service to the department, university, and to the field.

Duties

• 50% - Research: Develop and maintain a vigorous, independent, and extramurally funded research program. Participation in service activities related to research is expected.
• 50% - Teaching: Teaching assignments will be aligned with the candidate’s area of specialty at the graduate level and an introductory biology course at the undergraduate level. The candidate will mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Participation in service activities related to teaching and mentoring is expected.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biological sciences, ecology or related field; a successful record of independent research; and a strong background in behavioral ecology, animal behavior, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral research experience in behavioral ecology is preferred. Candidates whose research aligns with the LSU Scholarship First Agenda (https://www.lsu.edu/scholarship-first/) priorities of agriculture, biomedicine, coast, defense, and/or energy are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates are desired who demonstrate evidence of excellence in research and have identified potential extramural funding sources. Candidates are desired who demonstrate potential and/or evidence of excellence in mentoring and teaching students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

For questions about the position, please contact Search Committee Chair Nick Mason ([e-mail]) or Senior Human Resource Specialist Lori Bond ([e-mail]).

Posting Dates

Posting Date: October 2, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 15, 2026

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• Including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• And more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance.

Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail].

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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