Assistant Professor of Ecology

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackNo

Job Type:

RegularYes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Department of Biological Scienceshttp://biology.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Biological Sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in Ecology at the Assistant Professor level to start August 2027.

We seek candidates whose research addresses significant questions in theoretical and/or empirical ecology, broadly defined. Candidates whose research programs complement current research areas in the department are particularly encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in ecological sciences, or a related field, and demonstrated research accomplishments are expected, as is postdoctoral experience. Successful candidates are expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, contribute to graduate and undergraduate education, including potentially teaching our core undergraduate Ecology course, as well as a graduate level course in their specialty.

This is an in-person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in-person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

About the Department:

The Department of Biological Sciences includes 34 tenured or tenure-track faculty members conducting research and teaching in the areas of ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, genomics, development, cell biology, and microbiology. More information about the department can be found at: https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/biology/. There are additional opportunities for collaboration and graduate recruitment through the Environmental Dynamics program (https://environmental-dynamics.uark.edu/), Cell and Molecular Biology program (http://cell.uark.edu), Statistics and Analytics program (http://statistics-analytics.uark.edu/index.php), and Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (https://cast.uark.edu). The Arkansas High Performance Computing Center provides state-of-the-art computing resources.

Duties will include:
• 40% Teaching or Professional Performance
• 40% Research/Scholarly and/or Creative Activities
• 20% Academic Service Activities

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Ecology or related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment

• Postdoctoral experience

• Demonstrated research accomplishments

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to building a scholarly environment through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, and service

• Strong national/international record of successful publication and funding in the thematic and/or methodological areas described in the job summary

• Commitment to, or experience in, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in independent research

• Strong evidence of the ability to be an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organizations

Additional Information:

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025.  Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)Proof of Veteran StatusDr. Kristian Forbes, [email protected]

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by October 20, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Kristian Forbes, at [email protected].

Applicants must submit the following documents as a bundled pdf:
• a curriculum vitae
• a cover letter/letter of application
• a teaching statement
• a research statement
• a list of three professional references (include name, title, email address, and phone number)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:

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Frequent Physical Activity:

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Occasional Physical Activity:

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes