Preamble: The department of Biological Sciences at the University of
Cincinnati is highly integrative. A candidate who studied how evolutionary
change impacted factors at the ecosystem level would be considered.

Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecosystem Biology, Tenure-Track, Department
of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati
invites applications for a tenure-track position in Aquatic Ecosystem
Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor intended to begin fall 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the mission of
the department through research, teaching and service. We seek scholars
who study any type of freshwater or marine system, including groundwater,
from an ecosystem perspective.

Essential Functions:

  o Teach graduate and undergraduate courses such as but not limited to
    Aquatic Ecology and Ecosystem Ecology.
  o Conduct research and seek extramural funding for research in Aquatic
    Ecosystem Biology
  o Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
  o Participate in professional service to the department and field such
    as serving on departmental undergraduate or graduate advisory
    committees or grant panels and peer review for journals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Prior to the effective date of the appointment, all of the following are
required:

  o A PhD in Biological Sciences or a closely related field.
  o One academic year of postsecondary teaching and one academic year of
    student mentoring experience. These experiences can be, but are not
    required to be, earned contemporaneously.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should apply by completing our online application
 https://jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinnati-Assistant-Professor%2C-Aquatic-Ecosystem-Biology%2C-College-of-Arts-and-Sciences-OH-45201/1333808800/.
Please include:

  o A curriculum vitae (CV)
  o A research statement detailing your accomplishments (if applicable)
    and goals
  o A teaching statement covering your pedagogical philosophy
  o A cover letter that explains how your experience and qualifications
    align with the requirements and responsibilities outlined in the job
    description and a list of three references.

Letters of reference will be requested for short-listed finalists. UC is
an Equal Opportunity Employer, who works to bring out the best in our
students, faculty and staff to collaborate, create, innovate and compete
in a global society. Review of applications will begin 1 December 2025
with applications accepted until the position is filled.

Additional Information:

The Department of Biological Sciences is a unit in the College of Arts &
Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. The department has research foci
in Sensory Biology & Behavior, Ecology, Evolution & Conservation, and
Molecular Biology, Genetics, & Physiology. UC is an urban, public,
comprehensive Research 1 institution committed to attracting, supporting
and retaining an academically and culturally broad faculty. UC is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. UC faculty are represented by the
AAUP and have a collective bargaining agreement.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Stephen Matter, Search Committee
Chair: mattersf@ucmail.uc.edu

"Matter, Stephen (mattersf)" <mattersf@ucmail.uc.edu>

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