Assistant Professor - Vertebrate Biology/Ornithology The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor position in Vertebrate Biology beginning August 2025. The ideal candidate will be able to complement existing disciplinary strengths, develop research in regional habitats, leverage departmental facilities including an extensive natural history collection, and contribute to departmental, university, and other professional service. They will also be expected to develop and maintain a rigorous, extramurally funded research program that provides opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, and other research team positions (such as post-doctoral researchers) as appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Department's teaching mission at both the graduate and undergraduate level in ornithology and vertebrate biology, and other courses as determined by candidate interests and departmental needs. We value candidates that are able to foster a diverse and welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and community members. The Department of Biology and Marine Biology has an excellent record of faculty development and mentorship and is committed to new faculty success as we continue to grow our strategic research and teaching mission. Complete job announcement here: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33994 Darin S. Penneys Associate Professor Department of Biology and Marine Biology University of North Carolina Wilmington 601 S. College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 Office: 910.962.3046 https://sites.google.com/view/penneys-lab/home "Penneys, Darin" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)