CR Ecology​/Evolution Assistant Professor

POSITION TITLE: CR Ecology/Evolution Assistant Professor

COMPENSATION RANGE: 67,500. 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 QualificationsThe 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 Final date to receive applicationsScreening of applications will begin on 03/03/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and select "Faculty Positions" then choose "CR Ecology/Evolution Assistant Professor." 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: rebbecca.romine. For questions about the position, contact the search chair Scott Franklin nklin.

About the Department
The department offers undergraduate degrees in five biology-related emphasis areas. We also have graduate options including master's degrees with research thesis and non-thesis options, and a Ph.D. program in biological education. Our Ph.D. program offers a unique training environment that blends basic science with pedagogical training. The biology faculty are active in teaching and research in the spirit of the student-centered Teacher/Scholar Model.

Faculty expertise ranges from molecular biology to ecology with many research areas in between. Due to our small size and typical open-door policy, the biology faculty have close professional interactions with undergraduate and graduate students. There are also strong collaborative traditions within the department and with other programs.

About the CollegeThe College of Natural and Health Sciences offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in the natural, health, human and mathematical sciences. Our students benefit from mentoring by faculty who are national and international experts in their fields and from meaningful research opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. Our graduates leave us with a first-class education that has prepared them to contribute to society whether they become health-care providers, educators, scientists, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, sport administrators, rehabilitation counselors, mathematicians, athletic trainers, recreation program managers, public health practitioners or work in other public service-oriented fields.

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