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POSITION DETAILS

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Position Number:  120800 & 113310
Classification Title:  Assistant Professor
Working Title:  Assistant Professor

Department:  Biology
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Salary Range:  Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis:  Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Biology at the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola, Florida invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions beginning August 2027 (Position #120800 and #113310). We seek collaborative scientists who will complement and expand the department's existing strengths in teaching and research.

Candidates working broadly within one or more of the following strategic areas are particularly encouraged to apply:

Computational and big-data biology — including bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, and biological applications of artificial intelligence tools.
Biomedical and molecular biology — including disease biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, host-pathogen interactions, and molecular genetics.
Integrative, organismal, and environmental biology — including marine and fisheries biology, environmental genomics, whole-organism physiology, ecology, and behavior.

Exceptional candidates in other areas of biology whose expertise complements existing departmental strengths and advances the department's teaching and research missions are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biology and mentor students in classroom and laboratory settings. In addition to teaching and university service, candidates will establish and sustain a rigorous, externally funded research program that provides hands-on research training opportunities for undergraduate and master's students. Duties will be carried out on the UWF Pensacola campus.

Learn more about the Department of Biology at www.uwf.edu/hmcse/departments/biology

The Department of Biology is a collegial and growing department within the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, with a strong culture of mentorship and hands-on student research. Faculty pursue a broad range of research areas including molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, genetics, biochemistry, and physiology. The department is housed in modern facilities with research laboratories and a state-of-the-art, $26 million Laboratory Sciences Annex featuring teaching laboratories. Faculty members maintain active research laboratories, and shared instrumentation supports a wide range of biological and biomedical research. Faculty actively engage with campus centers and interdisciplinary programs to build collaborative research and training opportunities. As an Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution, the department offers a supportive environment for faculty developing competitive, student-centered research programs.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration; however, the position will remain open, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution, or international equivalent, by the start date of the appointment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must demonstrate the potential to establish an independent, productive research program, contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research, and participate in departmental and university service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, developing an independent and externally funded research program.
Evidence of research productivity appropriate to career stage, including peer-reviewed publications.
Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in biology or related disciplines with commitment to engaging students in hands-on, inquiry-based research.
Research expertise that complements or expands existing departmental strengths.
Potential for interdisciplinary collaboration within the Department of Biology and across UWF.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Frequently
• Stooping: Frequently
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Frequently
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:  

• This position requires a criminal background screening.

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

If one or more of your advanced degrees is awarded from an institution outside of the United States, UWF will require a credential evaluation and/or translation prior to onboarding. This credential evaluation should include original documents received directly from your institution so that the agency can evaluate and attest that your credential is equivalent to a similar degree earned at a US institution. If your credential is not in English, this evaluation should also include a translation to US English.

UWF does not endorse any particular approved agency; however, typically any current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency is acceptable. You are advised to check with the agency first to make sure your educational background can be evaluated as some agencies do not evaluate all international degrees.

When necessary, these credential evaluations will be requested as part of the Offer Letter with instructions on where and to whom these documents should be submitted.

Applicants should provide:
Cover Letter (maximum length of two pages)
Current curriculum vitae.
A research statement (maximum length of two pages) that outlines applicants short- and long-term objectives for their research
A teaching philosophy (maximum length of two pages)
Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: 2
Work Hours:  8 - 5
FTE:  1.0
Closing Date:  10/15/2026