Careers in the Plant Sciences

Assistant Professor of Ecology

University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL, United States

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Ecology
Position Type: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Application Review Begins: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Institution: University of Central Florida
Department/Division: Department of Biology
Field (e.g., systematics): Ecology
City: Orlando, FL, United States
General Information: The Department of Biology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of Landscape Ecology (9-month appointment), anticipated to begin Fall 2025.

Existing resources for plant ecology include the UCF Herbarium, a genomics core laboratory, a 1.1-hectare experimental field plot with electrical and water connections, a 557 m2 greenhouse with three climate-controlled bays that was renovated in July 2024, a microscope imaging facility, a field research building, the 80-acre UCF Arboretum, and 800+ acres of campus natural lands.
Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in biology or a related field from an accredited institution and postdoctoral training or relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to publish high-quality research and successfully secure external funding commensurate with research needs. Evidence of collaborating across disciplines and a desire to foster and build the existing relationship with the Arboretum & Sustainability Initiatives (ASI), support the growing student leadership program, and connect with other local and regional partners in conservation and land management is desired.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will:
(a) develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program that supports graduate and undergraduate students;
(b) collaborate with the UCF Arboretum (https://arboretum.ucf.edu) in a research and/or teaching capacity and serve as a link between the Department of Biology and the Arboretum & Sustainability Initiatives (ASI);
(c) teach two courses per academic year; and
(d) contribute to service and serve as a link between the Department of Biology and the Arboretum & Sustainability Initiatives (ASI);
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.): In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter that summarizes their qualifications and plans and specifically addresses how the candidate will fit the research/teaching/service needs of the department, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
Web Link: https://jobs.ucf.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-landscape-ecologist-orlando-florida-united-states
Compensation Range:
Contact Name: Lisa Chambers, lisa.chambers@ucf.edu