Assistant Professor, Aquatic Ecosystem Biology, College of Arts and Sciences

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Job Overview

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

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses such as but not limited to Aquatic Ecology and Ecosystem Ecology.
• Conduct research and seek extramural funding for research in Aquatic Ecosystem Biology
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• 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 Requirements

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

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

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply by completing our online application. Please include:

• A curriculum vitae (CV)

• A research statement detailing your accomplishments (if applicable) and goals

• A teaching statement covering your pedagogical philosophy

• 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.

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

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.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

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