Assistant Professor of Biology

Position Summary:
 Eastern New Mexico University’s (ENMU) Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology to begin Fall 2024. ENMU seeks candidates with expertise in Wildlife Biology or related fields.  The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is required. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in Biology, including but not limited to Wildlife and Fisheries, Introductory Biology, Ecology, and advanced courses in Vertebrate Zoology and Mammalogy or Ichthyology
• Establish an active wildlife research program which provides training and applied and/or basic research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students
• Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research efforts
• Direct and mentor graduate students in theses and research projects
• Maintain appropriate service to the department, college and university, including service on departmental, college and university committees, assisting with the departmental recruitment and retention efforts, and advising undergraduate students
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field; ABD will be considered
• Expertise in wildlife biology, conservation, terrestrial mammalogy, or fisheries science
• The ability to teach biology to students at all degree levels

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and willingness to teach using traditional, hybrid or online distance education technologies
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear plans for an active research program

• University-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing and funding
• Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students research

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature and at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Position Open Until Filled; Fall 2024 Start Preferred
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Letter of interest
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (Blind reference call will be made on applicants who become finalist for the position)
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