[Entm-researchstaff] Fwd: Tenure track job opportunity - Ecological Modeling at Baylor University Biology Department

Thu Aug 28 08:57:34 PDT 2025

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From: *Elizabeth Petsios *
Date: Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Subject:  Tenure track job opportunity - Ecological Modeling at Baylor
University Biology Department
Cc: Elizabeth Petsios <epetsios at gmail.com>

See below for info about a job opportunity that is paleo-adjacent. They
would be interested in people who have a paleo component to their
ecological modeling work.

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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Ecological Modeling, Department of
Biology
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Location

Waco, TX
Open Date

Aug 01, 2025
Deadline

Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Biology at Baylor University is seeking a full-time
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Ecology with an anticipated start date
in August 2026. We encourage applicants from any ecological subdiscipline.
We are particularly interested in candidates who will generate new insights
into community/ecosystem ecology using state-of-the-art computational
approaches such as machine learning, process-based, or statistical
models. The position includes advising graduate students in the Ecology,
Evolution and Organismal Biology Graduate Program and teaching both
graduate and undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will be able
to develop and maintain an externally funded research program. The position
offers the opportunity to collaborate with faculty across existing
strengths in the Department of Biology that include Aquatic Ecology, Vector
Ecology, and Microbial Ecology. To learn more about the College of Arts &
Sciences and the Department of Biology, please visit these links:

www.baylor.edu/artsandsciences/
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*About Baylor University: *Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas
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and
is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of
21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation,
achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January
2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For"
from *The Chronicle of Higher Education*. It offers competitive salaries
and benefits
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allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of
the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, *Baylor in Deeds*
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guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission
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of
educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating
academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Qualifications

   - Earned doctorate in Biology, Ecology, or a related field, and
   post-doctoral experience is required.
   - Sustained record of research accomplishment is preferred.
   - Demonstrated potential for success generating and maintaining
   extramural funding is preferred.
   - Successful applicants must be interested in teaching undergraduate and
   graduate students, providing research mentorship, and contributing to our
   doctoral programs.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials electronically via Interfolio:

   - Cover Letter/Statement of Interest in the Position
   - Curriculum Vitae
   - Statement describing research agenda and funding goals
   - Statement of teaching philosophy, goals, and experience
   - Copy of the transcript from highest degree granting institution
   (unofficial copy acceptable for application)
   - Three letters of recommendation from professional references.

Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a required,
self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will need to provide official
transcripts. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time
on *9/30/2025*. Questions concerning the position should be directed to
search committee chair Dr. Thad Scott (Thad_Scott at baylor.edu).

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*Elizabeth Petsios, Ph.D*

Associate Professor of Geosciences

Baylor University

One Bear Place #97354

Waco TX, 76798

Office: BSB E413

Phone: (254) 710-2388

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Department of Entomology
University of California, Riverside

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