Assistant Professor of Biology; Ecologist

Job Requisition:

JR102072 Assistant Professor of Biology (Ecologist) (Open)

Assistant Professor of Biology (Ecologist)

CC00098 WM001 | CAS | Biology Dept

Faculty
- Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)

Regular (benefited)

Integrated Science Center

Posting Location
- William & Mary

The Department of Biology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Ecology. Appointment will begin August 10, 2027. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in ecology with a specialization in biostatistics and/or quantitative biology. Applicants whose research is focused on any aspect of ecology will be considered as long as there is a strong quantitative aspect to their research and teaching interests.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant externally funded research program that inspires a highly motivated body of undergraduate and master’s students. Teaching duties include a large, undergraduate introductory biostatistics course that serves students across the biology department, engaging undergraduate courses in ecology, and other lecture or seminar-style courses in the applicant’s area of expertise, including advanced or graduate-level biostatistics course.

Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester.

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biology, biomathematics or biostatistics, or a closely related field, at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
• Applicants must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach
• Evidence of research expertise in ecology, biomathematics, or significant experience in other areas of quantitative ecology.
• Evidence of teaching expertise in ecology, biostatistics, or significant experience in other areas of quantitative biology or biomathematics.
• Ability to teach compelling courses in ecology and biostatistics.
• Experience (or ability) to teach other lecture and seminar-style courses.

• Previous teaching experience in ecology and an established record of mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate research.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement, including peer-reviewed publications in competitive outlets and nationally competitive grants or other awards.
• Postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred.
• A research program that can leverage on-campus and local natural resources and sites will be viewed as desirable.

• This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Biology may be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Please contact Dr. Dan Cristol (dacris) with any questions regarding the position.

For full consideration, submit application materials no later than October 17, 2026
. Applications received after the initial Final date to receive applications will be considered if needed. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration.

William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance…