<p>Description of Job Duty:</p> <p>We seek a wildlife biologist to teach traditional courses in wildlife science, as well as upper division courses in the candidate's area of specialization. Other essential functions include developing and sustaining an active and externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, directing graduate student research at the M.S. and/or Ph.D. levels, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and fulfilling service requirements including serving as advisor to our student chapter of The Wildlife Society.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <p>We seek a wildlife biologist to teach traditional courses in wildlife science, as well as upper division courses in the candidate's area of specialization. Other essential functions include developing and sustaining an active and externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, directing graduate student research at the M.S. and/or Ph.D. levels, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and fulfilling service requirements including serving as advisor to our student chapter of The Wildlife Society.</p> <p>The Department of Biology at Tennessee Tech is one of the largest departments on campus, offering B.S. and graduate-level programs that emphasize both breadth and depth in the life sciences. The department has 20 full-time faculty members with expertise spanning molecular biology, physiology, ecology, evolution, systematics, wildlife biology, conservation biology, and plant sciences. Biology faculty are committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, mentoring, and externally funded research. Students benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories, field research opportunities, and partnerships with national, state, and regional agencies and institutions.</p> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <p>Those typical of any classroom-type environment or office environment.</p> <p>Special Instructions:</p> <p>To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by 23 December 2025; the position will remain open until filled. Applicants must apply online at http://www.tntech.edu/jobs and are required to electronically upload: (1) a cover letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) a statement of research interests; (5) unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire); (6) one publication that best represents the applicant's expertise and general research focus; and (7) the names and contact information (including email addresses) of three professional references who may be asked to provide letters of recommendation. Required application materials 3 and 4 are each limited to a maximum of two pages. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Send inquiries about the position to: Dr. Brian Carver, Wildlife Biologist Search Committee, PO Box 5063, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN, 38505 (email: bcarver@tntech.edu).</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2026.</p> <p>Benefits Information:</p> <p>Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in wildlife biology or a closely related field by the employment start date and the ability to perform essential functions associated with the position.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Preferred qualifications include: prior university-level teaching experience; the capacity to teach courses such as wildlife principles, wildlife policy, wildlife techniques, or other upper-division wildlife courses; a record of research publications that is commensurate with experience; evidence of or potential for successfully acquiring external funding to support research activities; the capability to develop a research program that complements existing strengths within the Department of Biology; the ability to maintain effective working relationships; and a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.</p>