Assistant Professor of Biology – Avian Biology

The Department of Biology (www.biology.usu.edu) at Utah State University is seeking to fill a tenure-track (1.0 FTE, 9-month, 50% research, 40% teaching, 10% service) position in Avian Biology to start in Fall 2027. We seek an organismal biologist whose research program incorporates birds. We welcome candidates using a broad range of approaches to address questions in ecology, evolution, behavior, organismal biology, including neuroscience, physiology, endocrinology, or conservation biology—or any combination therein. Applicants with research that has applications relevant to the university’s land-grant mission are especially encouraged to apply.

The department seeks a colleague with a collaborative vision who is motivated to join a community dedicated to high-quality research and teaching that emphasizes acceptance and respect of all people. Opportunities exist for collaboration across the Department of Biology, the Ecology Center, Utah Agricultural Experimental Station, and with researchers throughout Utah State University, including faculty in Wildland Resources, the new College of Veterinary Medicine, and across USU’s statewide campuses. The estimated start date will be August 1, 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Integrative Biology, Neuroscience or another relevant biological discipline.
Research: A strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals demonstrating expertise in avian biology or closely related areas.
Teaching and mentoring: Teaching experience at the university level or formal pedagogical training. Demonstrated ability to successfully mentor undergraduate or graduate students in research projects.
Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral research experience.
Demonstrated ability to secure external funding.
A well-defined research program substantially focused on birds that uses integrative or multidisciplinary approaches.
Potential to collaborate with current faculty members in Biology or other researchers across Utah State University.
Experience incorporating experiential or field-based learning into undergraduate education.
Experience with innovative teaching methods or technologies.
Experience in science communication to non-specialist audiences or involvement in community outreach programs.
Interest in developing research, educational, or outreach activities involving undergraduate and graduate students and USU’s statewide community.

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