In the Department of Biology, at the University of Dayton we are hiring an Ecologist. We have a
TA-funded PhD program, significant start-up monies available and a renovated, single-use, lab
space among other nice features. Teaching load is quite reasonable.
Search Chair: ryan.mcewan@udayton.edu
Link: https://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/18334
Application deadline is November 6, 2015.
Official Position Description
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biology with Specialization in Ecology
Summary:
The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Biology,
specializing in Ecology, to join the faculty beginning August 16, 2016. All areas of
specialization in ecology will be considered, with preference given to candidates with a strong
field component to their research. We particularly seek candidates with experience advising and
teaching students from diverse backgrounds, and who will contribute to our collaborative culture.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate will be expected to develop a nationally competitive, extramurally funded
research program that involves Ph.D., M.S. and undergraduate students. Teaching expectations
typically include an upper-level topical course in ecology with accompanying lab alternating
with an undergraduate/graduate lecture or introductory biology. The faculty hire will be expected
to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and serve as an academic advisor to biology and
environmental biology majors. In addition, the faculty hire will be expected to participate in the
departments outside speaker program, a graduate special topics journal club course, and to
supervise an occasional undergraduate seminar course.
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Biology, Ecology or a related discipline
- Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Demonstrated record of excellence in ecological research
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant post-doctoral experience
- Excellent record of peer-reviewed publication in scientific journals
- Demonstrated experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate student research
- Demonstration of research program including ecological field sampling
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive, collegial, work atmosphere
- Commitment to advising and teaching students from diverse backgrounds
The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage in and contribute to the University of
Dayton’s emphasis on sustainability education and research initiatives through the Hanley
Sustainability Institute. Established by a $12.5 million lead gift from the George and Amanda
Hanley Foundation, the Institute supports student and faculty research, the development of
sustainability curriculum, and sustainability initiatives in the greater Dayton community. More
information about the Hanley Sustainability Institute, including research grant opportunities for
University of Dayton faculty members funded by the Institute, can be found at
http://go.udayton.edu/hsi.
The University of Dayton, founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, is a top ten Catholic research
university. The University seeks outstanding, diverse faculty and staff who value its mission and
share its commitment to academic excellence in teaching, research and artistic creativity, the
development of the whole person, and leadership and service in the local and global community.
To attain its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of
diversity, inclusion and affirmative action and to equal opportunity policies and practices. As an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities,
females, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of sexual orientation or
gender identity.
----------Ryan W. McEwan, PhD
Associate Professor of Ecology
Environmental Biology Program Director
Department of Biology
University of Dayton
300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-2320
Office phone: 1.937.229.2558
Email: ryan.mcewan@udayton.edu
Lab: http://academic.udayton.edu/ryanmcewan
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcewanlab