Assistant Professor - Ecology and Evolution - (FAC002002)

The Ecology and Evolution Division of the Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants with research interests and a record of accomplishment in the ecological or evolutionary impacts of climate change are encouraged to apply. We welcome applicants using any approach to answer questions in these areas. Successful applicants will be prepared to contribute to teaching in undergraduate core courses in Evolution, Genetics, or Biostatistics.

The position requires a Ph.D. and significant relevant academic experience. Faculty members are expected to establish and maintain nationally competitive externally funded research programs and to participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching. The Department of Biology and Biochemistry has state-of-the-art laboratory space, well-equipped core facilities, high-performance computing resources, and a field station containing grassland and forest habitats. Broad opportunities exist for research collaborations within the University of Houston as well as at nearby institutions.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials to https://jobs.uh.edu (search under Faculty for FAC002002, then click 'Apply Online'): a curriculum vitae with names and contact information for three references, research plan, one-page statement of teaching interests, and a cover letter that includes a description of how their experiences and proposed activities will promote equity and inclusion in the context of research and instruction in a multicultural environment. Review of applications will begin by 11/15/2021and continue until the position is filled. The University of Houston, with one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars.

The Department of Biology and Biochemistry is a vibrant unit of 40 tenured/tenure-track and 9 instructional faculty serving roughly 2,500 majors and an equal number of non-majors. The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research institution, as well as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications :

Ph.D. and significant relevant academic experience. Hiring at the Assistant Professor rank requires a record of exceptional scientific achievement.

Notes to Applicant: Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Incomplete applications may not receive full considered.