"CR Ecology/Evolution Assistant Professor"

CR Ecology/Evolution Assistant Professor

Company:
University of Northern Colorado

Job Location:

Category:
Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry

Type:
Full-Time

POSITION TITLE:

COMPENSATION RANGE: 67,500.00 - 71,500.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Biological Sciences

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/17/2026

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado is seeking a Contract Renewable Assistant Professor of Biology in Ecology/Evolution.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/01/2026.

Position Summary:

This position is a nine-month contract renewable, appointment at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Natural and Health Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching (80%) and research (20%). The successful candidate will teach General Ecology and Evolution both fall and spring semesters at the undergraduate level, including design of accompanying laboratories and supervision of graduate teaching assistants. In addition, the successful candidate will teach introductory biology courses and graduate level courses, including Conservation Biology. This position includes a dedicated research component. It is expected that the successful applicant will establish collaborative research with current faculty.

Job Duties:

80% teaching and 20% research as outlined above.

Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a doctoral degree in biology or ecology/evolution (or closely related field) and demonstrated experience in or potential for teaching college level biology lectures and/or laboratories.
Candidates must also have demonstrated research experience in an area related to ecology/evolution, as evidenced by scholarly works.

Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have potential for excellence in teaching ecology/evolution courses with associated laboratories; an ability to design undergraduate laboratories using modern pedagogy such as CUREs; and potential for innovative, learner-centered classroom teaching. The successful candidate will have the potential to develop a research collaborations in ecology/evolution and postdoctoral experience including grant writing. Candidates should also have experience in mentoring students in research and/or teaching. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is expected.

Target Start Date: August 17, 2026

Contact and Application Deadline
Screening of applications will begin on 03/03/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should apply online at https://www.unco.edu/human-resources/careers/ and select "Faculty Positions" then choose "." Application documents to be submitted online are a letter of application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research interests (especially in regard to potential collaborations), unofficial graduate school transcripts, names and contacts of three references, and a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion. References will be contacted for all candidates advancing to the final interview stage. For questions about the application process, contact Becca Romine at: rebecca.romine@unco.edu. For questions about the position, contact the search chair Scott Franklin at scott.franklin@unco.edu.