The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology (EEMB; www.eemb.ucsb.edu) at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Behavioral Ecology, broadly defined, at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are searching for a highly creative and interactive scholar who fits into our multidisciplinary department. The area and system of study are open, although we are most interested in candidates who study the fitness consequences or evolutionary outcomes of variation in behavioral strategies or who use comparative analyses relating behavior to the environment. We encourage applications from candidates who adopt an integrative, mechanistic approach and have a strong field component in their research.
The candidate is expected to have or develop an internationally recognized research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students in the candidates area of expertise, and teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. This position requires a PhD at the time of appointment. Applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of research that covers research accomplishments and future plans, 4) a statement of teaching experience and interests, 5) three selected publications, and 6) letters of recommendation from three to four persons with the ability to evaluate the candidate. EEMB is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. Submit applications electronically at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00387. Review of applicants will begin November 15, 2014 and will continue until the position has been filled. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
