Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology, School of Life Sciences

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for  Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology, School of Life Sciences [ R0153361].

Starting in Fall 2027

ROLE of the POSITION

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology. The ideal candidate will establish an integrative research program that investigates the processes and drivers of adaptation using modern experimental, genomic, and/or computational approaches, including adaptation to extreme or rapidly changing environments. We are particularly interested in researchers exploring a mechanistic understanding of how non-genetic processes, such as epigenetic regulation, interface with genetic variation to effect phenotypic variation and adaptation. 

The candidate will be expected to integrate their research program with the mission of the School of Life Sciences and to collaborate with existing faculty across multiple areas of expertise, including local adaptation and speciation; host–microbiome and plant–pest coevolution; and organismal physiology in extreme environments. Additional collaborative opportunities exist in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The University's location in the Mojave Desert also offers opportunities to study adaptation in a natural extreme-environment system, though research need not be tied to any particular study system or environment.

The successful applicant is expected to establish a rigorous research program supported by extramural funding, generate peer-reviewed scholarship, mentor and advise graduate students, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels (focus on evolutionary biology, epigenetics, molecular ecology, or mechanisms of adaptation) and engage in service activities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Ph.D. in a biological science related degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. The successful applicant will demonstrate a proven record of research accomplishment.

BACKGROUND SCREENNING

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Post-doctoral research training will be favorably considered.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our  Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• A comprehensive onboarding program,  Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact  View email address on jobs.sciencecareers.org or visit our  Veterans Webpage .

HOW TO APPLY

Submit:

• Cover letter (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (up to 2 pages)
• Teaching statement (up to 1 page)
• Names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to  Dr. Allyson Hindle ,  Search Committee Chair .

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on  October 1, 2026 .

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at  Veterans Webpage or contact  View email address on jobs.sciencecareers.org for support.

For assistance with the application process,  please review instructions on  How to Apply .  For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at View phone number on jobs.sciencecareers.org or  View email address on jobs.sciencecareers.org and  include the job requisition number in your email subject line.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

Current UNLV and  Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)employees must apply through Workday. Type  Find Jobs in the Workday search bar or access the page directly here:  JOB HUB

Search for this position using the job requisition number  R0153361 .

To ensure your application is processed correctly, current UNLV and NSHE employees should apply internally through Workday. If you submit an application through the external careers site, you will be asked to reapply as an internal application, which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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JOB CATEGORY

Academic Faculty