Current Job ListingsAssistant Professor of Biology, tenure-trackSt. Petersburg, FLSt. Petersburg, Florida 33711Full-TimeStarting: $72,000Annually401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, VisionApply NowEckerd College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in organismal biology and/or ecology, beginning September 2027. A Ph.D. in the biological
sciences is required, preferably with postdoctoral research and teaching experience. We seek broadly trained scientist-educators who are strongly committed to both teaching and student/faculty research at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to applicants with research applying to the fields of organismal biology, field ecology, and/or wildlife management and who are interested in conducting hands-on
research involving undergraduates. The teaching component consists of seven courses per year in a 3-1-3 format. Teaching responsibilities will include contribution to delivery of our regular introductory-level course in Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop an upper-level course in their area of expertise and/or will also participate in other required Biology
classes in the Ecology/Conservation track of the Biology major. Additionally, participation in an interdisciplinary, values-oriented general education program is required, including regular rotation in two common core courses and a first-year seminar program. The James Center for Molecular and Life Sciences provides excellent teaching and research facilities. Eckerd College, the only independent national liberal arts
college in Florida, has a tradition of innovative education and teaching/mentoring excellence. The successful applicant will demonstrate a well-developed research plan that is accessible to undergraduate students and will be expected to secure external funding to establish an active research program that complements existing departmental strengths. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of
teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references via https://eckerd.exacthire.com. Letters of recommendation will be requested prior to an on-campus interview. Review will begin on 30 September 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Peter Scott (scottpa@eckerd.edu). Employment will
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