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Assistant Professor in Behavioral Ecology
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Position Number: 5302414
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor in Behavioral Ecology

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Behavioral Ecology to begin Fall 2025.

Position Description
The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Behavioral Ecology to begin Fall 2025.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTUs strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Applicants are expected to:

Engage in the advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship
Develop and deliver an up-to-date curriculum related to specialty in behavioral ecology and rotate into teaching introductory and mid-level biology classes
Publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals
Present research at scientific meetings
Submit grant proposals to external competitive funding agencies
Provide individual support, feedback, and advice to undergraduate and graduate students
Perform service activities from local to professional levels

Required Qualifications

A PhD or comparable terminal degree in biology or other field related to behavioral ecology by start date
A record of peer-reviewed research in behavioral ecology
Commitment to teach both general biology courses and specialized courses within behavioral ecology

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
evidence of effective mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students in research
evidence of ability to secure external funding for research activities
evidence of ability to participate in successful collaborative research efforts
knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices
ability to foster accessible and inclusive learning environments
ability to effectively develop and teach general courses within their field
ability to effectively develop and teach specialized courses within their field
ability to engage individuals outside of academia in their work
ability to contribute to departmental, university, and professional service initiatives

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.