[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Macroecology

[Asch, Rebecca G]

Hello,

The East Carolina University Department of Biology is hiring an assistant professor of ecology or evolution with a research focus on macroecology or infectious disease.  I’m advertising here since I thought that this might be a good venue to announce this position to macroecologists.  Here is a link to the job announcement: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/56394.  Many of the details included in the job announcement are copied below.

Best wishes,

Rebecca Asch, Assistant Professor
East Carolina University Department of Biology

Working Title
Assistant Professor
Organizational Unit Overview
East Carolina University (ECU), a member of the University of North Carolina system, enrolls 28,000 students annually, with over 5,000 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is classified as a R2-Doctoral/Research-lntensive University and is located in Greenville, NC (population 92,000), which lies ~80 miles east of Raleigh and a short distance to the Atlantic coast. Greenville offers a college-town atmosphere, a temperate climate, and outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities along with affordable costs of living.

The Biology Department is home to more than 1,400 undergraduate majors (BA in Biology, BS in Biology, and BS in Biochemistry) and instructs more than 17,000 students each academic year. Faculty in the department are committed to providing high-impact training in research with students across Undergraduate, Masters (https://biology.ecu.edu/graduate-studies/masters-programs/), and two interdisciplinary Doctoral programs (https://idpbbc.ecu.edu/ and https://coastal.ecu.edu/coastalstudies/integrated-coastal-sciences/). The Department of Biology is broad in its representation of different biological subdisciplines and emphasizes integrative approaches across the natural sciences. Faculty and students in the Department of Biology have ample opportunities to collaborate with other colleges, centers, and institutes including those at East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology, the Brody School of Medicine, the Center for Health Disparities, the Water Resources Center, and the Coastal Studies Institute.

Much of the department and its shared research facilities (microscopy, genomics, and vivarium) are located within the new Life Science and Biotechnology Building (LSBB), a gateway to a growing, vibrant downtown district in the coastal region of North Carolina. Additional shared facilities and resources include the Environmental Research Laboratory, outdoor living laboratories at the West Research Campus, and shared computational resources. Greenville, NC is in the coastal plain of eastern NC, which is embedded within a region classified as a global biodiversity hotspot.

The Department of Biology is committed to enriching the lives of students, faculty, and staff by providing a diverse academic community where the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and perspectives are an active part of living and learning. The department seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body, faculty, staff, and administration and works to increase diversity and access to higher education for groups underrepresented in the sciences by building an environment that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for diversity.
Job Duties
The Department of Biology (https://biology.ecu.edu) at East Carolina University (https://www.ecu.edu<https://www.ecu.edu/>) seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position (9-month appointment) at the Assistant Professor level, focused in Ecology or Evolution, where the successful candidate will have expertise in Infectious Disease or Macroecology. This position is set to begin August 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to have the ability and enthusiasm to teach students effectively in the areas of Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or Introductory Biology, as well as upper-level undergraduate or graduate courses in the applicant’s area of expertise. Successful candidates will become part of a collegial, interdisciplinary Biology Department and will be expected to participate fully in Departmental, College, and University activities. The ideal candidate will complement existing faculty strengths in conservation and biodiversity, evolutionary genomics, behavioral ecology and evolution, microbial ecology, coastal/estuarine ecology, quantitative ecology, science education and fisheries.

Contingent upon available funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
A Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field (including but not limited to Ecology and Evolution, Zoology and Botany, 1 year of post-doctoral experience or equivalent training, and a scholarly record of achievements. Qualifying degree must be received at time of consideration from accredited institutions.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application materials should be submitted online at www.jobs.ecu.edu<http://www.jobs.ecu.edu/> using the position number 000388. Applicants must submit the following documents as pdf files: (1) cover letter describing interest in the position; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) detailed statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages max) that includes an outline of the applicant’s vision for incorporating undergraduate and graduate training in the applicant’s research program and creating and implementing an inclusive learning environment; (4) statement of research accomplishments and goals (3 pages max); (5) contact information for at least three current references. The cover letter and teaching and research statements are expected to include a description of the applicant’s personal experiences and vision for how the applicant can support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We will ask top candidates to have three reference letters sent to the Search Committee Chair via email within 7 days of notification. Official transcripts and official reference letters are required upon employment.

Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. April Blakeslee (blakesleeap14 at ecu.edu<mailto:blakesleeap14 at ecu.edu>), Search Committee Chair, or Nick Duncan (duncann17 at ecu.edu<mailto:duncann17 at ecu.edu>), Administrative Associate. Review of applications begins on November 7, 2022.

Inquiries regarding the University’s policies and goals regarding diversity may be directed to: Office for Equity and Diversity (https://oed.ecu.edu/).
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents
Job Open Date

10/07/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
11/21/2022
Initial Screening Begins
11/07/2022
Rank Level
Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/56394
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.




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Dr. Rebecca G. Asch
Assistant Professor of Fisheries Biology
Sloan Foundation Research Fellow in Ocean Sciences
NAS Kavli Fellow (2022-2023)
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Contributing Editor, Marine Ecology Progress Series
Associate Editor, Frontiers in Marine Science

East Carolina University
Department of Biology, Mail Stop 237
Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building, Room 3417
101 East 10th Street
Greenville, NC 27858

Office phone: +1 252 328-6307
Email: aschr16 at ecu.edu<mailto:aschr16 at ecu.edu>

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