Vertebrate Ecologist – Tenure-Track Professor

University of California San Francisco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2027 in vertebrate ecology. Responsibilities include teaching organismal biology, ecology and evolution, biostatistics, and Core Curriculum courses for non-majors.

A robust undergraduate research program and inclusive teaching practices are expected. The department supports start-up funds, internal research funds, and travel funds for conferences; preference for candidates with

Qualifications

• PhD by time of appointment in biology or closely related field.
• Commitment to evidence-based and engaged-learning pedagogies.
• Commitment to building an inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach major courses in organismal biology and ecology/evolution.
• Teach introductory ecology and evolution, biostatistics, and Core Curriculum courses for non-majors.
• Sustain a research program involving undergraduates and participate in departmental duties.

Skills

Vertebrate ecology

Teaching

Quantitative methods

Education

PhD in biology or closely related field

Job description

Butler University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 2027 in vertebrate ecology. Responsibilities include teaching organismal biology, ecology and evolution, biostatistics, and Core Curriculum courses for non-majors.

A robust undergraduate research program and inclusive teaching practices are expected. The department supports start-up funds, internal research funds, and travel funds for conferences; preference for candidates with