Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior

Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior

The Department of Human Services at Carroll University (CU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Wildlife Behavior or Zoo and Aquarium Studies at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning Fall 2026. This tenure-track position includes excellence in teaching, active scholarship, and meaningful service (60% teaching, 20% scholarship, 20% service).

At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.

Starting Date:
August 24, 2026

Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Animal Behavior, Behavioral Ecology, Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Zoo and Aquarium Studies, Behavior Analysis, Ethology, Animal Science, Anthrozoology, Psychology, or related field.

* Broad training as a behavioral scientist with expertise and research experience focused on the behavior of captive or wild non-domesticated animals.

* Expertise in wildlife behavior or zoo and aquarium studies is preferred.

* Preference will be given to candidates with a documented record of excellence in teaching and the ability to engage historically marginalized students in the study of animal behavior.

* Candidates conducting research or other scholarship that is well-suited to a primarily undergraduate institution, actively involves undergraduate students, and demonstrates community and/or institutional impact are preferred.

Responsibilities

* Primary teaching responsibilities include:

* An introductory course on the Science of Animal Behavior

* An upper-level course on Observational Methods for Wildlife Behavior that involves student research at the Milwaukee County Zoo

* Supervision of internships,

* Some combination of upper-level elective courses in the candidate's area of expertise (e.g., Zoo and Aquarium Studies, Animal Nutrition and Husbandry, Wildlife Rehabilitation) and teaching in the University's general education curriculum, which includes first-year experience and general distribution courses.

* Development and maintenance of an active scholarship program with undergraduates, ideally integrating resources such as Carroll's 75-acre Greene Field Station (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) or the Milwaukee County Zoo.

* Contribution to the development of Wildlife Studies programming in collaboration with faculty in Biology and Environmental Science is desired.

* Additional responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, course coordination, grant writing, and other service to the Animal Behavior (ANB) program and the University

Rank and Salary

* Assistant Professor (60% teaching, 20% scholarship, 20% service).

* This position is eligible for tenure.

* Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

The Program

The Animal Behavior Program includes two full-time faculty members and three contributing cross-disciplinary faculty. Housed within the School of Education and Human Services, the program supports approximately 140 undergraduate majors with broad interests across domesticated and non-domesticated species. Students are engaged in a range of professional experiences, including internships and research.

Program resources include:

* A 75-acre field station with diverse habitats including wetlands, prairie, and a trout stream

* Strong partnerships with the Milwaukee County Zoo and other community organizations

* Recently renovated laboratory teaching and research facilities

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit:

* Letter of application

* Curriculum vitae

* Statement of teaching philosophy

* Evidence of teaching effectiveness. This can include course evaluations or a letter from your current supervisor attesting to your skills in the classroom environment if course evaluations are not…