William & Mary: Assistant Professor of Biology; Ecologist

Job Requisition: JR102072 Assistant Professor of Biology (Ecologist) (Open) Job Posting

Title:

Assistant Professor of Biology (Ecologist) Job Family:
Faculty – Tenure Track (Less than 12 months) Job

Requisition Primary

Location:

Integrated Science Center Primary Job Posting

Location:

Posting Location – William & Mary

Job Description

Summary:

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.

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 Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. Housing Relocation Resources are also available to help new employees transition successfully to the area. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus, to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

JP0516 – Assistant Professor (Less than 12 months) TE – Exempt – Salary – S99