Faculty Position - Tenure-Track Ecology position

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Description

Faculty search (ecologist to join Emory’s Department of Biology; 2026-2027)

The BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF EMORY UNIVERSITY in Atlanta, GA (https://biology.emory.edu/) is a broadly based biology department within Emory’s College of Arts and Sciences. We seek candidates for a tenure-track position at any rank in the area of ecology. The successful candidate will use empirical approaches to test fundamental ecological theory. We are particularly interested in complementing existing strengths through hiring of a faculty member whose research focuses on population, community, evolutionary, or behavioral ecology, and who can teach both lecture- and field-based ecology courses. Successful applicants will have a PhD, post-doctoral research experience, a record of productivity, and a commitment to evidence-based undergraduate teaching and mentoring. Competitive nine-month salary will be determined based on the quality of application materials and the current salary distribution within the biology department.
The Department of Biology is highly collegial and collaborative, and Emory's campus offers a collaborative and well-resourced research environment in a compact footprint. The Emory population biology, ecology and evolution community includes labs across Emory College, the School of Medicine, and the Rollins School of Public Health. The greater Atlanta ecology community – including Georgia Tech, Georgia State University, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other institutions – provides further research opportunities. Finally, the metro Atlanta area provides opportunities for science outreach and education beyond the university.

The successful applicant will train and mentor PhD students through the Population Biology, Ecology & Evolution program (https://biomed.emory.edu/PROGRAM_SITES/PBEE/). The applicant will also contribute to the department’s undergraduate teaching mission. Emory University provides many research opportunities for our outstanding undergraduate students, and the candidate will contribute to the undergraduate research mission of the college and department. You can learn more about the history and values of the Emory Biology Department here: https://biology.emory.edu/about/abc/index.html. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

** Do not apply via iCIMS. All interested candidates should apply through Interfolio, https://apply.interfolio.com/191783 **

Applicants should submit:
1) A cover letter summarizing the candidate’s goals for research, teaching, and mentorship;
2) A CV;
3) A description of prior research and plan for developing an independent, externally funded research program;
4) A statement of experience and interests in teaching, including how the candidate will contribute to the Biology department’s undergraduate teaching program;
5) A statement of experience and interests in mentorship, service, and/or community outreach.
Items 3-5 should not exceed 5 pages in total. Applicants should arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted to Interfolio on their behalf. All files or inquiries should be submitted electronically at:
https://apply.interfolio.com/191783 
Additional inquiries
Applications received by November 1, 2026 will be given full consideration.

** Do not apply via iCIMS. All interested candidates should apply through Interfolio, https://apply.interfolio.com/191783 **

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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