Tenure-Track: Animal Behavior & Behavioral Ecology

Istss; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 105,122 - 116,846; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rental assistance

Housing purchase assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Santa Clara University seeks an Assistant Professor in Animal Behavior or Behavioral Ecology for a tenure-track position starting September 1, 2027. The role includes teaching, independent undergraduate research, and service within the Biology Department, with annual discretionary funds for professional development during the probationary period.

Responsibilities encompass teaching upper and lower-division courses with labs, developing an undergraduate research program, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Animal Behavior, Behavioral Ecology, Zoology, or related field.
• Ph.D. must be completed by the time of application.
• At least 12 months of postdoctoral experience with ability to develop an independent research program.
• Evidence of high-quality undergraduate research and mentoring.
• Demonstrated potential for inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper-division biology courses and core curriculum, with laboratory components.
• Develop an active undergraduate research program and mentor students.
• Provide service to the department, college, and profession.

Skills

Independent research

Undergraduate mentoring

Inclusive teaching

Teaching load management

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Behavior or related field

Job description

Santa Clara University seeks an Assistant Professor in Animal Behavior or Behavioral Ecology for a tenure-track position starting September 1, 2027. The role includes teaching, independent undergraduate research, and service within the Biology Department, with annual discretionary funds for professional development during the probationary period.

Responsibilities encompass teaching upper and lower-division courses with labs, developing an undergraduate research program, and contributing to