Assistant Professor of Biology

University of Alaska Southeast

We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position, Assistant Professor in Biology, to begin August 2027 in the Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS). We seek a colleague who will teach across our undergraduate Marine Biology, Biology, and Fisheries programs, build an externally funded research program that engages undergraduates, and help extend our department's strength in marine biology. Juneau's coastal rainforest and marine setting offer exceptional opportunities for field-based teaching and research. Applications must have a Ph.D. in Biology, Marine Biology, Evolution, Genetics, or a related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach lower and upper division courses in biology and marine biology, and develop a robust externally-funded research program involving undergraduate students.

UAS is a small liberal arts university and is a federally recognized Alaska Native-serving institution. The campus resides on the unceded territory of the Áakʼw Ḵwáan on Lingít Aaní, also known as Juneau and Douglas, Alaska, which also houses neighboring X̱aadas and Ts'msyen peoples. The UAS Juneau campus sits 12 miles north of downtown, with a scenic backdrop that overlooks Auke Bay on one side and Auke Lake and Áakʼw Tʼáak Sítʼ (Mendenhall Glacier) on the other. Juneau, Alaska's picturesque capital city (population 32,000), offers a mild maritime climate, exceptional outdoor recreation, and a lively arts community. For additional information about UAS, please visit our website at http://www.uas.alaska.edu.

Our academic programs take full advantage of the relatively pristine natural environments surrounding campus, and biology facilities include a flow-through seawater system, a SCUBA dive locker, and dedicated teaching and research laboratories. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in genetics, evolution, or conservation biology (however, other fields may be considered). We are particularly interested in candidates whose research would take advantage of or have relevance to the diverse coastal ecosystems of Southeast Alaska.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Biology, Marine Biology, Evolution, Genetics, or related field. Candidates with all but dissertation (ABD) at time of application may be considered with the requirement that the Ph.D. defense be scheduled before starting the position.

Application must include the following:
1. Cover letter of application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Statement of research experience and future plans
5. Copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of application; official transcripts will be required from the successful candidate.
6. Names and contact information of three professional references

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau. This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes negotiable relocation funds. The position is represented by the United Academics (UNAC) collective bargaining unit agreement (https://unitedacademicsak.org).

Application review will begin on December 7, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration; however, the recruitment will remain open until filled.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Heidi Pearson, Chair of the Search Committee, at hcpearson@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/compliance/clery-act/annual-security-reports.html. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.orca@alaska.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9948962

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