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Position Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the area of Organismal Biology. We seek an Organismal Biologist whose work will complement and expand existing research areas in comparative morphology, physiology, and behavior. The successful candidates will develop internationally recognized and externally funded research programs that strengthen the department’s expertise in local ecological systems, including organisms of the Everglades, marine, or coastal environments, and/or human biology. Additionally, research should complement and contribute to FAU’s School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) and/or the university’s long-standing tradition of studying Complex Systems.
Research/Scholarship Responsibilities – Successful candidates will enhance our department’s interdisciplinary research, engage in partnerships that augment FAU’s role as a leader in environmental and coastal research, and contribute to FAU’s mission as an R1, research-intensive university. There are numerous opportunities for collaboration across FAU, including with faculty in Biology, Geosciences, Chemistry, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, the College of Medicine, and the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Candidates are expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals in relevant fields and pursue extramural funding to support their research.
Teaching Responsibilities – Successful candidates will teach courses that meet departmental needs and offer graduate and undergraduate courses in their areas of expertise. Specific specialty courses will be developed in consultation with the department to complement existing offerings and enhance student training in comparative physiology, developmental biology, evolution, physiology of marine organisms, or biomechanics. We particularly value faculty who are willing to incorporate hands-on or field-based exercises into their teaching.
Candidates will be expected to supervise MS and PhD students, as well as undergraduate students enrolled in Directed Independent Research (DIR) or Honors Thesis credits. They will contribute to programmatic needs in minimally two of our related graduate programs: Integrative Biology PhD, and MS programs in Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, or Environmental Science.
Service Responsibilities – Candidates will provide service to the university through membership on departmental, college, and university committees. They are also expected to provide service to the scientific community through membership on Editorial Boards, reviewing of journal articles, and participation in grant panels, and service to the broader public community through other potential ad hoc community engagement activities.
Review of applications will begin April 30, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
The College of Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as (but not limited to) Integrative Biology, Ecology, Biology, Systems Biology, Microbial ecology, Ecological modeling, Physiology, Evolution, by the time of appointment. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Candidates should have a strong publication record commensurate with their experience, demonstrated potential for establishing programs of extramurally funded research, and clear promise of excellent instructional capacity.
Salary:
To be discussed with applicant.
College or Department:
College of Science
Location:
Davie
Work Days and Hours:
Full-Time
Application Deadline:
2025-04-30
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources’ job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and summary of planned research, and (4) contact information for three references including email addresses and phone numbers.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
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