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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Ecological Modeling, Department of Biology

Position Number: 6436768
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Science - Biology

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Ecological Modeling, Department of Biology
Biology

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Aug 01, 2025
Deadline: Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Department of Biology at Baylor University is seeking a full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Ecology with an anticipated start date in August 2026. We encourage applicants from any ecological subdiscipline. We are particularly interested in candidates who will generate new insights into community/ecosystem ecology using state-of-the-art computational approaches such as machine learning, process-based, or statistical models. The position includes advising graduate students in the Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology Graduate Program and teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will be able to develop and maintain an externally funded research program. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with faculty across existing strengths in the Department of Biology that include Aquatic Ecology, Vector Ecology, and Microbial Ecology. To learn more about the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Biology, please visit these links:

www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/

https:/biology.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Biology, Ecology, or a related field, and post-doctoral experience is required.
Sustained record of research accomplishment is preferred.
Demonstrated potential for success generating and maintaining extramural funding is preferred.
Successful applicants must be interested in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, providing research mentorship, and contributing to our doctoral programs.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/170592

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

Cover Letter/Statement of Interest in the Position
Curriculum Vitae
Statement describing research agenda and funding goals
Statement of teaching philosophy, goals, and experience
Copy of the transcript from highest degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application)
Three letters of recommendation from professional references.

Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a required, self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will need to provide official transcripts. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time on 9/30/2025. Questions concerning the position should be directed to search committee chair Dr. Thad Scott (Thad_Scott@baylor.edu).

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.