"Assistant Professor - Integrative Organismal Zoologist"

The Department of Biology at Wilfrid Laurier University (Laurier) invites applications for a Tenure Track Faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, subject to budgetary approval. We are seeking an Integrative Organismal Zoologist using a whole organism approach to investigate physiological, developmental and evolutionary aspects of organism-environment interactions to begin July 1, 2026. Expertise and research focus in non-vertebrate metazoans or protozoans is strongly preferred. The Waterloo campus will be the primary location for this position; however, teaching responsibilities may include instruction at the Brantford and Milton campuses via in-person or virtual delivery.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000 to $140,000. Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.

The Department of Biology is a dynamic unit within the Faculty of Science... [full description of research focus, themes, etc.] We are seeking an Assistant Professor using an integrative approach to directly address current and emerging questions around how organisms survive and persist, with applications in environmental sustainability...

Qualifications: To be considered, applicants must possess a PhD in Biological Sciences, or a related discipline, with relevant post-doctoral experience studying non-vertebrate metazoans or protozoans. The successful candidate will have a strong record of research productivity that demonstrates the potential to develop an independent, externally-funded research program. Evidence of past teaching and/or mentoring experience is an asset...

How to Apply: Submit cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching/training (5 pages combined), up to three scholarly publications with impact statement, contact information for three referees. Combine into a single PDF addressed to Dr. Matt Smith, Chair, Department of Biology, email to bioadmin@wlu.ca. Subject line: Integrative Organismal Biologist position. Deadline: March 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.