Full-Time Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor

The Department of Biology at Temple University invites applications for tenure-track/tenured positions at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level in the areas of Ecology and Evolution. In particular, we seek candidates who combine experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches to address interdisciplinary questions that align with ongoing research in the Department and associated organizations: Institute for Evolutionary and Genomic Medicine, Center for Computational Genetics and Genomics, and Center for Biodiversity. Successful candidates are expected to establish an externally-funded research program and contribute to the teaching mission of the Department and College of Science and Technology, particularly in our two new majors: Genomic Medicine; and Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity. For additional information see https://bio.cst.temple.edu/

A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is the minimum required criterion. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will demonstrate a track record of research excellence, originality, and productivity; the ability to secure funding for their work; experience and interest in teaching undergraduate and graduate students; as well as a dedication to public outreach and engagement.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a brief summary of current and future research programs, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references as a single pdf file to biosearch@temple.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2021 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer, with one of the most diverse undergraduate populations in the nation. Temple has pledged to enhance its efforts to recruit a more diverse faculty and staff, particularly in those areas with high minority availability but low representation (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v).  COVID-19 vaccinations are required for employment at Temple University, unless granted a religious or medical exemption (see www.temple.edu/coronavirus).