Assistant or Associate Professor position (tenure-track)

APPLY BY 21 JANUARY, 2020 *** 

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona is accepting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position (tenure-track), beginning in August 2020. The ideal candidate in this broadly defined search will have a strong conceptual basis to their research, addressing fundamental questions in the fields of Ecology and/or Evolutionary Biology. We are particularly interested in candidates whose current or future research plans focus on adaptation to climate change and/or human health. We seek applicants with an exceptional track record to develop an internationally recognized research program that complements current research in the department and uses integrative and state-of-the-art approaches. A focus on any organism or system is welcome.

Founded in 1975, the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UA was among the first departments of its kind in the world, pioneering a model for the organization of biology that is now in use in many of the world’s leading universities. Our focus is broad, spanning levels of organization from molecular genetics and organismal function as they relate to evolution and ecology, from population and community ecology to biological diversity, phylogeny and macroevolution. Our program’s unique personality comes from our faculty members who combine theory and empirical work and take an integrative approach to blending disciplines in their research and teaching. We are excited about building an inclusive and diverse environment for research, education, and service.

Tucson is a fun, affordable, welcoming, and livable city (and is now a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy).  We have great weather and are surrounded by spectacular scenery, including numerous national parks and wilderness areas. The Tucson area has a surprising range of habitats, amazing subtropical biodiversity, and is only a few hours drive from numerous tropical habitats in Mexico.

Duties & Responsibilities 
·      Establish and maintain a competitive research program.
·      Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to mentoring students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
·      Participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college and university service.
·      Develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.

Application Procedure
To apply, please submit an online application for job posting F22225 via the following link: http://uacareers.com/postings/44107

Applications should include: (1) a cover letter describing how the applicant’s research relates to the focus of this search; (2) a current CV; (3) a two to three-page statement of research interests; (4) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; (5) three reprints or preprints of the candidate’s publications (uploaded as publication samples); and (6) contact information for three referees who will provide a letter of recommendation. 

All materials except for the letters of recommendation can be uploaded through the UA Careers website; on the online application, candidates will be asked to provide contact details for referees who will be providing letters of recommendation and the University will contact those individuals directly.  Review of applications will begin January 15, 2020. Applications will be accepted until January 21, 2020.

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climateto advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
 

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Cristian Román-Palacios
Ph.D. candidate
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB)
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: (+1) 520-288-5856
E-mail: cromanpa94@email.arizona.edu
Website: http://cromanpa94.github.io/cromanpa/
Github: https://github.com/cromanpa94