Assistant Professor, Biology (Organismal Zoology) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Logo Institution Black Hills State University Working Title Assistant Professor, Biology (Organismal Zoology) Posting Number F01902P Department BHSU-School of Natural Sciences Physical Location of Position (City) Spearfish Posting Text The School of Natural Sciences at Black Hills
State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in organismal zoology, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will join a diverse Natural Science department and complement other faculty in areas of ecology, evolution, physiology, genetics and cell-molecular biology.DUTIES:The successful candidate will help shape and grow the new wildlife emphasis within the
Biology major by teaching upper-level courses that support wildlife students (ecology, mammalogy, herpetology, ichthyology, environmental policy, etc), as well as introductory courses in Biology as needed. We seek a broadly trained wildlife biologist or ecologist who will complement existing faculty strengths in the School of Natural Sciences and develop collaborations with local and regional agencies. Individuals
with expertise in wildlife or fisheries management are especially encouraged to apply. Primary responsibilities include successful teaching and advising, development of a research program that includes undergraduate and graduate students, and service related to student professional opportunities. Other opportunities include supervision of graduate students in the Integrative Genomics MSc. program, and course
instruction in the Sustainability MSc. program.QUALIFICATIONS:A PhD in Biology, Wildlife Ecology, Natural Resources or related field. ABD accepted.COMMENTS:The School of Natural Sciences at Black Hills State University is a vibrant, growing division with approximately 23 faculty members in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Faculty emphasize undergraduate teaching and mentoring, and conduct research involving
students in multiple biological and environmental disciplines. Projects are funded through a variety of state wildlife, federal agency, and partnership grants. Research resources include the largest Herbarium in the state, and well-equipped laboratories including a scanning electron microscopy lab. The Center for the Conservation of Biological Resources (CCBR) is a shared research laboratory containing research space
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