Assistant Professor of Biology

We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position, Assistant Professor in Biology, to begin August 2027 in the Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS). We seek a colleague who will teach across our undergraduate Marine Biology, Biology, and Fisheries programs, build an externally funded research program that engages undergraduates, and help extend our department’s strength in marine biology.

Juneau's coastal rainforest and marine setting offer exceptional opportunities for field-based teaching and research. Applications must have a Ph.D. in Biology, Marine Biology, Evolution, Genetics, or a related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lower and upper division courses in biology and marine biology, and develop a robust externally-funded research program involving undergraduate students.

UAS is a small liberal arts university and is a federally recognized Alaska Native-serving institution. The campus resides on the unceded territory of the Áakʼw Ḵwáan on Lingít Aaní, also known as Juneau and Douglas, Alaska, which also houses neighboring X̱aadas and Ts’msyen peoples. The UAS Juneau campus sits 12 miles north of downtown, with a scenic backdrop that overlooks Auke Bay on one side and Auke Lake and Áakʼw Tʼáak Sítʼ (Mendenhall Glacier) on the other.

Juneau, Alaska's picturesque capital city (population 32,000), offers a mild maritime climate, exceptional outdoor recreation, and a lively arts community. For additional information about UAS, please visit our website .alaska.edu.

Our academic programs take full advantage of the relatively pristine natural environments surrounding campus, and biology facilities include a flow-through seawater system, a SCUBA dive locker, and dedicated teaching and research laboratories. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in genetics, evolution, or conservation biology (however, other fields may be considered). We are particularly interested in candidates whose research would take advantage of or have relevance to the diverse coastal ecosystems of Southeast Alaska.

PhD in Biology, Marine Biology, Evolution, Genetics, or related field. Candidates with all but dissertation (ABD) at time of application may be considered with the requirement that the Ph.D. defense be scheduled before starting the position.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes negotiable relocation funds. The position is represented by the United Academics (UNAC) collective bargaining unit agreement https://unitedacademicsak.org.

Application review will begin on December 7, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Heidi Pearson, Chair of the Search Committee, at hcpearson.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

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