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From: <b>Elizabeth Petsios </b><br>
Date: Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 10:03<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>AM<br>
Subject: Tenure track job opportunity - Ecological Modeling at Baylor University Biology Department<br>
Cc: Elizabeth Petsios <<a href="mailto:epetsios@gmail.com" target="_blank">epetsios@gmail.com</a>><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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. <u></u><u></u></p>
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<h1><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/apply.interfolio.com/170592__;!!KwNVnqRv!A06ATWF_0TyxysU3OIzaHCeEKxuz-jQtaGLt9UNzHSOrA56TUXA2UmDs5r3HgrGNOxMp46--S6R10RlWeP2j5OBm$" target="_blank">Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Ecological Modeling, Department
of Biology</a><u></u><u></u></h1>
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<h3>Location<u></u><u></u></h3>
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<h3>Open Date<u></u><u></u></h3>
<p>Aug 01, 2025<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time<u></u><u></u></p>
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<h3>Description<u></u><u></u></h3>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">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:</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><b>About Baylor University: </b>Baylor University is located in <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/waco.web.baylor.edu/__;!!KwNVnqRv!A06ATWF_0TyxysU3OIzaHCeEKxuz-jQtaGLt9UNzHSOrA56TUXA2UmDs5r3HgrGNOxMp46--S6R10RlWeJ2CLBgQ$" title="https://waco.web.baylor.edu/" target="_blank">Waco,
Texas</a> 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 <i>The Chronicle of Higher Education</i>. It offers competitive salaries and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/hr.web.baylor.edu/benefits__;!!KwNVnqRv!A06ATWF_0TyxysU3OIzaHCeEKxuz-jQtaGLt9UNzHSOrA56TUXA2UmDs5r3HgrGNOxMp46--S6R10RlWePpE_lWt$" title="https://hr.web.baylor.edu/benefits" target="_blank">benefits</a>,
allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/strategicplan.web.baylor.edu/__;!!KwNVnqRv!A06ATWF_0TyxysU3OIzaHCeEKxuz-jQtaGLt9UNzHSOrA56TUXA2UmDs5r3HgrGNOxMp46--S6R10RlWeDufqEMp$" title="https://strategicplan.web.baylor.edu/" target="_blank"><i>Baylor
in Deeds</i></a>, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/about.web.baylor.edu/values-vision/mission-statement__;!!KwNVnqRv!A06ATWF_0TyxysU3OIzaHCeEKxuz-jQtaGLt9UNzHSOrA56TUXA2UmDs5r3HgrGNOxMp46--S6R10RlWeJhqeHpJ$" title="https://about.web.baylor.edu/values-vision/mission-statement" target="_blank">mission</a> of
educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. <u></u><u></u></p>
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<h3>Qualifications<u></u><u></u></h3>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Earned doctorate in Biology, Ecology, or a related field, and post-doctoral experience is required. </span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sustained record of research accomplishment is preferred.</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Demonstrated potential for success generating and maintaining extramural funding is preferred. </span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Successful applicants must be interested in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, providing research mentorship, and contributing to our doctoral programs.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<h3>Application Instructions<u></u><u></u></h3>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Cover Letter/Statement of Interest in the Position</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Statement describing research agenda and funding goals</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Statement of teaching philosophy, goals, and experience</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Copy of the transcript from highest degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application)</span><u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Three letters of recommendation from professional references.</span><u></u><u></u></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Selected applicants will be contacted to complete a required, self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form.</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Candidates invited for an on-campus interview will need to provide official transcripts. Complete applications must be submitted by 11 PM Central time on <b>9/30/2025</b>. Questions concerning the position should be directed
to search committee chair Dr. Thad Scott (<a href="mailto:Thad_Scott@baylor.edu" target="_blank">Thad_Scott@baylor.edu</a>).</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:7.5pt">Elizabeth Petsios, Ph.D</span></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt">Associate Professor of Geosciences</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.0pt">Baylor University</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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