The Department of Biology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor, Landscape Ecologist (9-month appointment), to begin Fall 2025. We seek a broadly defined landscape ecologist, preferably with expertise in urban ecology. The successful applicant will have clear plans to: (a) develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program that supports graduate and undergraduate students; (b) collaborate with the UCF Arboretum (https://arboretum.ucf.edu) in a research and/or teaching capacity and serve as a link between the Department of Biology and the Arboretum & Sustainability Initiatives (ASI); (c) teach courses such as Environmental Studies and/or specialized Ecology courses (e.g., Urban, Quantitative, Florida, Landscape or Community Ecology); and (d) contribute to service. Teaching duties will include two courses per academic year in accordance with our current equitable workload policy.

The Department of Biology (https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology) has a Ph.D. in Integrative and Conservation Biology and a Master’s in Biology. Facilities include a genomics core laboratory, on-campus animal husbandry and plant cultivation infrastructure, and multiple field stations.

The UCF College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the university’s natural, computational, and social sciences in ten departments and schools, and several centers. Seven departments hold national rankings for best graduate programs. The college’s programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu.

UCF is one of the most innovative public universities in the nation, as named by the U.S. News & World Report.  UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with over 68,000 students.  As part of our comprehensive traditional benefits, UCF offers support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages.  The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region’s future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu.

 Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in biology or a related field from an accredited institution and postdoctoral training or relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to publish high-quality research and successfully secure external funding commensurate with research needs. Evidence of collaborating across disciplines and a desire to foster and build the existing relationship with the Arboretum & Sustainability Initiatives (ASI), support the growing student leadership program, and connect with other local and regional partners in conservation and land management is desired.