Position Description

The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) invites applications for two 9-month tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in any area of basic or applied Ecology, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. These positions are part of a University of California Advancing Faculty Diversity Program-funded cluster hire in the EEOB department.

Candidates should address key issues in any subdiscipline of Ecology, broadly defined. This may include, but is not limited to, mechanisms of species coexistence; effects of environmental change on organisms, populations, communities, or ecosystems; causes and consequences of biogeographic/macroecological patterns; conservation/restoration of impacted ecosystems; and integration of ecology with physiological, behavioral, or evolutionary processes. Applicants may conduct research involving any combination of empirical or theoretical methods, including laboratory experiments, field experiments or observations, analyses of existing datasets, and mathematical/statistical modeling. We welcome candidates who employ approaches to integrate ecological science with the social dimensions that underlie environmental issues such as the valuation of biodiversity, studies of linked human/natural systems, decolonial ecology, and integration of traditional/indigenous ecological knowledge. 

We particularly seek applicants who bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expertise to their research, teaching, and/or service and have an extensive track record of DEI actions. This may include, but is not limited to, expertise arising from lived experiences; having developed a clear and scholarly understanding of systems of oppression through an extensive and sustained program of DEI education; having a deep understanding of contemporary inclusive pedagogy; leveraging lived experience to inform a research program, serve as a role model, or provide expert mentoring; conducting research that disrupts systems of oppression or benefits minoritized communities or regions; having led large-scale, long-running, impactful DEI initiatives; having extensive experience in implementing inclusive pedagogy; and/or having extensive experience in recruiting, mentoring and promoting the success of students from historically excluded groups. 

The UC salary consists of a base pay of $78,200 - $101,400 for Assistant Professors and additional off-scale to be commensurate with market value, qualifications and experiences. The off-scale portion of the salary will be maintained as long as satisfactory academic progress is made. Additionally, the off-scale will be maintained subject to market adjustments to the UC salary scale. 

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Research experience in Ecology, Evolution, Organismal Biology, or a related area and demonstrated excellence in research are required.

Preferred qualifications

• The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HRSU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Short cover letter describing background and interests.
• Reprints - Up to 3
• Statement of Research/Scholarly Activities - 2-page maximum
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - This statement should be a concise description of the applicant’s teaching and mentoring philosophy and include past experience and future teaching and mentoring plans. (2-page maximum)
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic care

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Letters will be requested by the search committee if needed.

To apply: go to aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01983

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.