About the Job
The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The position is a 9-month, 100% appointment. The Department’s strengths encompass varied dimensions of behavior, evolution, and ecology, and we value scholarly work that deepens understanding within these fields or integrating across them. We especially encourage applications from those with research programs that have a substantial component of field research. We are striving to advance equity and inclusion in our fields. In seeking a creative colleague, we welcome applications from individuals identifying as belonging to minoritized groups, and/or who have a record of mentoring and teaching that aim to reduce barriers to entry into our fields of study.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, extramurally funded research program, participate in addressing teaching needs of the College of Biological Sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to provide academic service within and outside of the university. The University of Minnesota – Twin Cities is a large, metropolitan institution with ready access to areas for conducting field research. Opportunities abound for interdisciplinary research with EEB faculty and in numerous other departments and colleges.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in an appropriate field is required. Postdoctoral or other relevant post-Ph.D. experience is expected. Teaching experience is preferred.
About the Department
The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, having 29 faculty members, and its associated Graduate Program, comprising about 30 additional faculty and 60 graduate students, are internationally recognized for research addressing foundational questions as well as issues of pressing societal concern. The Department’s strengths encompass varied dimensions of behavior, evolution, and ecology, and we value scholarly work that deepens understanding within or integrates across these fields. We especially encourage applications from those with research programs that have a substantial component of field research. We are striving to advance equity and inclusion in our fields. In seeking a creative colleague, we welcome applications from individuals identifying as belonging to minoritized groups, and/or who have a record of mentoring and teaching that aim to reduce barriers to entry into our fields of study.
How To Apply
APPLICATION: Please submit a letter expressing your interest in joining EEB at the University of Minnesota; anonymized statements (no more than 3 pages for each) outlining your research (accomplished and planned), teaching philosophy, and approaches to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and justice; your Curriculum vitae (including names and contact information of four individuals who can provide letters of recommendation); pdf copies of up to three papers that you consider your most significant scholarly contributions to date. Apply for this position on our University’s site at https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/352255.