Assistant Professor

Position: Assistant Professor 10 Months
This is a joint Biology Department/Great Lakes Center position. Teaching obligations are 50% of the expected obligation of full-time Biology faculty. This reduced teaching obligation will be offset by higher expectations to seek extramural funding to support research and graduate students. Teaching expectations will be in the area of aquatic biology and environmental sciences. Ability to network with local, regional, and state agencies a plus.

Two external, substantive grant applications per year and productive publication activity are expected.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in biological sciences or related discipline with broad training and research experience in aquatic biology. Postdoctoral research experience with an active publication record and evidence of grantsmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

Research experience in large lake biology, limnology, fisheries, or climate change impacts.

Anticipated Date of Hire 09/01/2026 Priority Review Date 03/01/2026 Final date to receive applications Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Contact Person

Dr. Randal Snyder, Search Chair

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