Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

The Department of Biology at McNeese State University is accepting applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Biology. This is a full-time, 9-month, unclassified, tenure-track position. The appointment begins in August 2027.

Position Number: F99967

SALARY: $55,000

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin October 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:

• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Philosophy
• Three References (include: name, phone number, and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees earned

Note: Three letters of recommendation will be required at time of hire on selected candidate.

ONLY completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed. ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR:

Dr. Sarah Baker at View email address on click.appcast.io or Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Office of Human Resources Contact:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment Liaison at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io

The successful candidate will be responsible for functions related to teaching, advising, research, and service. We are seeking a broadly trained ecologist, wildlife/fisheries biologist, or natural resource biologist that can teach courses in one or more of the following areas: ecology of wetlands, wildlife population dynamics, wildlife techniques, game management. The successful candidate also will be provided with opportunities to develop and teach advanced undergraduate/graduate courses in their area of specialty. Standard teaching responsibility will be 12 contact hours per regular semester and may include evenings. Summer teaching may also be available. The successful candidate is expected to develop an active research program in their field of expertise, recruit and mentor graduate/undergraduate students, present their research at professional meetings, and publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Required: Earned doctorate in biology, wildlife/fisheries management, natural resource management, or related area and excellent written and oral communication skills.