Tenure-Track Assistant Professor- Ecology - St Edwards University

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Ecology

Department of Biological Science

St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) invites applications for a full-time, 9 month, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, beginning August 2025. St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission to educate the hearts and minds of a diverse student body that is deeply committed to social justice.

The successful candidate will have expertise in ecology, a passion for teaching and for mentoring undergraduates in research, and will demonstrate the potential to lead the Environmental Biology and Climate Change degree as program director. The Department of Biological Sciences offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology, a B.S. in Environmental Biology and Climate Change, and a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, and is part of the School of Natural Sciences. The School of Natural Sciences hosts the Wild Basin Creative Research Center, a 227-acre preserve that may be used as a site for ecological research.

St. Edward's University embraces excellence through diversity and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minority groups. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to supporting a diverse student body.

For consideration, candidates must possess a PhD in Ecology or a related field.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Teach a typical load equivalent to four 3-credit courses per semester (with an automatic one course reduction for research for new tenure-track faculty)
• Serve as program director for the Environmental Biology and Climate Change (EBCC) degree
• Teach a broad range of biology courses with a focus on ecology and environmental biology related topics that support the EBCC program; exact courses are dependent on the candidate's expertise
• Ability to develop elective courses in the candidate's area of expertise
• Advise students and engage in service to the department, school, and university
• Develop a successful research program involving undergraduates and compatible with resources available at a primarily undergraduate liberal arts institution
• Other duties as assigned

The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package! An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at; https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary

Medical & Rx Coverage - BlueCross and BlueShield (HSA & FSA Available)

Dental - MetLife Dental

Vision - MetLife Vision Plan

Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet Insurance

Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Services & Discounts

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should apply online at https://stedwards.applicantpro.com. Application packages should include the following:

• Cover letter which addresses:
  • Your interest in teaching any of the following courses: introductory biology, ecology, GIS, evolution, bioinformatics/computational biology, genomics, and/or plant biology
  • The expertise and skills you will bring as director of the Environmental Biology and Climate Change degree program

• Curriculum vitae
• A statement describing your teaching philosophy
• A statement describing your research interests, including your plan to engage undergraduate students in research
• The names and contact information for three references.

In addition, all applications must include a statement on how they would integrate the University's Holy Cross mission into their work. Your Mission Integration statement should be included as a separate document.

Mission Integration Statement Prompt:

St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.

While serving as a faculty member at St. Edward's University, how would your individual differences, life experiences and unique capabilities contribute to the mission as described above? Describe how your prior work aligns to the university's mission.

Applicants should submit materials by Dec. 6 for full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES: The School of Natural Sciences is home to six academic departments, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Kinesiology, and Mathematics. The School of Natural Sciences also houses the Wild Basin Creative Research Center (located at the 227-acre Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve), and the Institute for Interdisciplinary Science that fosters cross-sector partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and training in informatics and emerging technologies. The school's approximately 600 majors learn in modern facilities including over 110,000 square feet of teaching and laboratory space. Our faculty are committed to engaging students in the classroom and providing experiential learning opportunities through research experiences and internships.

ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic, liberal arts institution of 2,900 undergraduate and 700 graduate students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward's community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st-century world. SEU is a diverse community that appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds. Consistent with its Holy Cross heritage, the university maintains a strong commitment to diversity and global initiatives. More information about St. Edward's University may be found at www.stedwards.edu.

Commitment to the Holy Cross Mission St. Edward's University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community. For more information on our commitment to diversity, please visit our website

https://www.stedwards.edu/about-us/living-our-mission

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. We require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for employment, and we are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.