The Department of Biology at East Carolina University (http://www.ecu.edu)
seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position (9-month appointment)
at the Assistant Professor rank with expertise in evolutionary biology
to begin August 2026. Closing date: Nov. 28, 2025

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous,
externally funded research program in evolutionary biology that
actively engages undergraduate and graduate students. Strong candidates
will address fundamental questions in evolution; applied aspects to a
candidate's research program, for example in evolutionary medicine or
conservation, would also be advantageous. The successful candidate will
be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students effectively
in the area of evolutionary biology, such as the Biological Evolution
course required of most majors. Successful candidates will become a part
of a collegial, collaborative Biology Department and will be expected
to participate fully in Departmental, College, and University activities.

Official Posting: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/89839

East Carolina University (ECU)(https://www.ecu.edu), a member of the
17-campus University of North Carolina System, is committed to being
a national model for student success, regional transformation, and
public service. Through excellence in education, research, health care,
community engagement, and cultural enrichment,ECUenhances the quality of
life for our students, our state, and beyond. Located in Greenville, North
Carolina (population ~92,000),ECU enrolls approximately 27,000 students
each year, including ~ 5,500 students pursuing graduate and professional
degrees.ECUis classified as a Carnegie R1 University and is part of a
vibrant regional center for education, health, and the arts. Greenville,
situated 80 miles east of Raleigh and within easy reach of the Atlantic
coast, offers a college-town atmosphere and exceptional quality of
life. The city is affordable to live in and features a lively Uptown
district with restaurants, breweries, and shops.  Greenville provides
abundant recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River,
over nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks, and a thriving arts
scene. Greenville is located in the most recently recognized global
biodiversity hotspot, the North American Coastal Plain.

TheDepartment of Biology(https://biology.ecu.edu) serves more
than 1,400 undergraduate majors (BS and BA in Biology; BS in
Biochemistry) and teaches over 17,000 students annually. Faculty
provide high-impact research training for undergraduate,
Master's (https://biology.ecu.edu/graduate-studies/), and Doctoral
(https://idpbbc.ecu.edu/andhttps://coastal.ecu.edu/integrated-coastal-sciences/)
students. The department encompasses a broad range of biological
disciplines and promotes integrative approaches that draw from across the
natural sciences. Faculty and students collaborate widely across campus,
including with the Department of Earth, Environment, and Planning; the
Water Resources Center; the Brody School of Medicine; and the Coastal
Studies Institute. BeyondECU, we have important collaborations with
Sylvan Heights Bird Park and with campuses and research centers in the
research triangle and along the NC coast. In partnership with private
industry,ECUis developing Intersect East (Warehouse District |ECRIC|ECU),
an innovation hub on its Millennial Campus that will expand opportunities
for collaboration and applied research. The Department of Biology and many
of its research facilities including microscopy, genomics, and vivarium
suites are housed in the new Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building,
a gateway to ECU's dynamic downtown district.  Additional research and
instructional spaces for the department are located in Howell Science
Complex and the Science and Technology Building. Howell Science Complex is
undergoing a major renovation with one wing of spaces, including teaching
labs for courses in organismal biology, opening in Spring 2026. The
university also provides access to a range of cutting-edge shared research
resources, including advanced imaging and sequencing technologies.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Jeff McKinnon
(mckinnonj@ecu.edu), Search Committee Chair, or Malik Page
(pagem25@ecu.edu), Administrative Associate.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on
a full-time basis.  Contingent upon availability of funds.

"McKinnon, Jeffrey" <MCKINNONJ@ecu.edu>

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