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Posting Number:20251244FPosition Title:Assistant Professor in Organismal EcologyPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:183-BiologyPosition Summary:
The Department of Biology at Villanova University is seeking applications for a tenure track position with the rank of Assistant Professor. Position begins in August of 2026.We encourage applications from ORGANISMAL ECOLOGISTS whose research has a significant field component and who uses quantitative and/or computational modeling approaches to answer critical questions in ecology.Further information about the department can be found at https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/biology.html.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Research in the Department ranges from molecules to ecosystems and we maintain a vibrant departmental community of faculty and student scholars committed to advancing new knowledge in Biology. Our new colleague will establish a productive research program, integrate undergraduate and graduate students in their research, actively seek extramural funding, and contribute to the vibrant curriculum of the department at both the undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) levels. In addition to pursuing an outstanding research program, the successful candidate will be expected to provide effective instruction to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students, teaching a lab-based course in ecology along with another in their area of their specialty. We seek candidates whose research, teaching and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our department’s to contribute to our department’s mission should have a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD is required, as well as outstanding research potential and excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-doctoral and/or teaching experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and include:
- a cover letter
- complete curriculum vitae
- teaching statement
- plan of proposed research
- undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be requested if candidate is identified for an interview.
For finalists, an official graduate transcript will be required and a reflection on the Mission of the University. Review of applications begins September 2, 2025 and continues until the position is filled.
Posting Date:07/02/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):09/05/2025Salary Posting Information:
Competitive.
Salary Band:Job Classification:faculty
