Assistant​/Associate Professor – Fresh-Water Fish & Habitat Management

Assistant/Associate Professor – Fresh‑Water Fish & Habitat Management

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Work type: Tenure‑Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
Department:  - AG‑SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS

Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field. This is a 9‑month tenure‑accruing position that will be 40% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 60% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station). The assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.

• Research: Focus on freshwater fisheries ecology and management across Florida’s diverse aquatic habitats, including lakes, ponds, rivers, springs, estuaries, and constructed ecosystems. Potential emphasis areas include fish habitat and stock management, population ecology, ecosystem health, land use impacts, eutrophication, total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) of nutrients, invasive species, hydrologic change, minimum flows and levels (MFLs), and sustainable resource management. This research will contribute to UF/IFAS priorities in resilient water resources, ecosystem health, and sustainable fisheries management.

• Applied Fisheries Statistics – A combined undergraduate/graduate course offered annually, emphasizing statistical methods and data analysis in fisheries. Builds foundational R skills while covering applied topics such as mark‑recapture, CPUE standardization, creel and telemetry data analysis, and GLMs tailored to fisheries datasets.
• Field Techniques for Aquatic Research – A hands‑on undergraduate course introducing students to core field methods used in both freshwater and marine environments. The incumbent will lead this collaboratively taught course covering sampling design and methods, environmental monitoring, and analytical techniques across aquatic systems.
• Advanced Topics in Fisheries Science – A graduate‑level course developed and taught by the incumbent, focusing on specialized research areas aligned with their expertise. Offered annually, the course will emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary issues in fisheries science. Potential topics include Fish Habitat and Population Ecology;
  Managing Recreational Fishing Resources;
  Lakes, Rivers, and Ponds in a Growing State;
  The Freshwater‑Marine Continuum:
  New Challenges for Coastal Environments and Resources.

The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program and engage in Extension activities in their program area.

Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program, distance education, and international education.

• A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Fisheries Sciences or a closely related discipline is required.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.
• Supportive of the mission of the Land‑Grant system and commitment to UF core values.

• Postdoctoral experience is desirable.

• Apply online via Careers at UF and submit a cover letter that states the applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above.
• Provide contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation.
• To be considered, candidates should submit materials by May 30, 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined.

This position is available September 1, 2026, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.

Nominations are welcome. Nominations must include the complete name and address of the nominee. Submit to:
Chair, Search and Screen Committee, University of Florida, P.O. Box 110410, Gainesville, FL 32611‑0410. Phone: (352) 846‑0850. Fax: (352) 392‑1707. Email: sfrc.edu.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.