Endowed Professor or Associate Professorship as the Martha and John Moser Chair of Arthropod Biosystematics at Ohio State University Deadline for application: 15 October, 2025 The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) invites applications for The Martha N. and John C. Moser Chair in Arthropod Biosystematics and Biological Diversity. We seek a colleague who takes lineage-focused approaches to questions in evolution and ecology of terrestrial arthropods. Candidates employing novel methods are especially encouraged to apply, as are those whose work complements and strengthens existing departmental expertise in phylogenetic systematics, species discovery and description, biodiversity informatics, population genetics, or evolution of character systems or interspecific interactions. The Moser Chair will serve as the head of the OSU entomological collections, which include the C.A. Triplehorn Insect Collection and substantial holdings of arachnids. The Moser Chair is expected to lead a nationally recognized, externally-funded research program that actively engages graduate and undergraduate students. Teaching duties will include undergraduate core courses in EEOB or the Center for Life Sciences Education and specialty graduate or undergraduate classes aligned with their area of expertise. This endowed, tenure-track position is open to applicants at the level of either Professor or Associate Professor. Applicants with a research program based in public or private institutions, including museums, state or federal collections, or similar organizations are encouraged to apply. We provide competitive resources for initiation of research activities at Ohio State, support for graduate students, and a collaborative, integrative research environment. This role is open to candidates not currently authorized to work in the US; an offer of employment would include sponsorship for required work visas. More details about the position are available through the application link below. Education and Experience Requirements Required: PhD in relevant field. Professional experience with academic research, including developing, externally funding, and publishing research outcomes and with training or mentoring junior scholars. The successful applicant will show evidence of sustained productivity and excellence in research and a commitment to the highest quality of graduate and undergraduate teaching. Desired: Experience conducting research within research collections How to Apply To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Martha-N-and-John-C-Moser-Chair-in-Arthropod-Biosystematics-and-Biological-Diversity_R136850-2]. Application period closes 10/15/2025. Meg Daly Professor, Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology Ohio State University Columbus Ohio USA Daly.66@osu.edu "Daly, Meg" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)