Description

The Department of Environmental Sciences (ENVS) at Emory University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Applied Ecology, to begin in Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic and collaborative scholar whose research focuses on the ecological processes that sustain biodiversity and ecosystem function, and who applies this knowledge to the management, conservation, restoration, or resilience of ecosystems facing environmental pressures.

We are especially interested in candidates whose work addresses:

• Monitoring and management of species at risk, biological communities, or ecosystem health
• Ecosystem resilience and conservation planning in the context of global environmental change
• Use of integrated field, lab-based, and quantitative methods
• Applied ecological science that engages with government agencies, non-governmental partners, and/or community organizations
• Innovative strategies for addressing challenges in biodiversity conservation, disturbance regimes, or climate-driven ecological change

Candidates may work across terrestrial, freshwater or coastal systems, and those whose research connects local ecological patterns with global-scale processes are particularly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop an externally funded, impactful research program
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including in our new PhD program in Environmental Sciences and Society
• Contribute to undergraduate courses in applied ecology and to field- or methods-based courses aligned with their expertise
• Collaborate across disciplines to address pressing environmental challenges

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in ecology, conservation biology, environmental science, or a related field by the time of appointment
• Evidence of scholarly potential and commitment to teaching and mentorship
• A strong record or promise of external funding and interdisciplinary engagement

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter summarizing research interests, teaching experience, and alignment with ENVS
2. Curriculum vitae
3. A statement of research accomplishments and goals (max 2 pages)
4. A teaching statement, including interest in undergraduate and graduate instruction (max 2 pages)
5. Contact information for three confidential references

Submit all materials via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/173706.

Review of applications will begin Nov. 17, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions related to the position (but not application materials) should be addressed to [email protected] and addressed to the search committee Chair, Dr. Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec (please use "Applied Ecology" in the subject).

For more about ENVS, visit: http://envs.emory.edu

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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