Assistant Human Ecology Jobs (NOW HIRING)

BCAS - Renewable Contract Teaching Assistant Professor of Historical Human Ecology in Biological Sciences - 527801
Job no: 527801
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Non-Tenure-Track/Clinical Faculty
Department/Organization
204411 - Biological Sciences
Rank
Teaching Assistant Professor
Position Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama, (Tuscaloosa, AL, USA) seeks to hire an Assistant Teaching Professor for a 9-month renewable contract (RCAP) teaching position in Human Ecology.
Detailed Position Information
The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama, (Tuscaloosa, AL, USA) seeks to hire an Assistant Teaching Professor for a 9-month renewable contract (RCAP) teaching position in Human Ecology.
Duties include teaching, research, and service. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual who is interested in teaching excellence with research experience in ecology, historical human societies, and biometry. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Anthropology, or a related field. Teaching duties for the RCAP faculty member include undergraduate majors courses, as well as graduate courses in the successful candidate's area of expertise depending on the department's need. The candidate is expected to develop new courses in Historical Ecology and/or Human Ecology. Other potential courses include but are not limited to: Ecology and Evolution, Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Biologists, and Computational Biology Laboratory. The candidate is expected to incorporate innovative teaching methodologies to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes. The RCAP faculty member is expected to serve on department, college, and/or university committees and to participate in undergraduate advising. Additionally, the mentoring of graduate student research at the master's level is expected. As the position has a large research component, candidates with a successful history of national grant funding (NSF, NIH, EPA, etc.) and postdoctoral experience will be given preference.
The position is structured as a renewable 9-month contract. Promotion through the academic ranks (Associate and Full Professor) is possible based on future performance reviews. Questions about this position should be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Daryl W. Lam (dwlam@ua.edu).
To apply go to https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS complete the online application, and upload: (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications (e.g., including innovative teaching practices, academic experience, and research interests); (2) CV; (3) a list of three to five references (including contact information); (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; and (5) a research statement. The search committee will request letters of reference as needed. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. There will be a preliminary Zoom conversation with selected applicants, after which top candidates will be informed whether their formal interviews will proceed virtually or in-person. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. The expected start date is August 16, 2026. Additional information about the Department of Biological Sciences can be found on our website at http://bsc.ua.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply go to https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/search/AS complete the online application, and upload: (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications (e.g., including innovative teaching practices, academic experience, and research interests); (2) CV; (3) a list of three to five references (including contact information); (4) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; and (5) a research statement. The search committee will request letters of reference as needed. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. There will be a preliminary Zoom conversation with selected applicants, after which top candidates will be informed whether their formal interviews will proceed virtually or in-person. Prior to hiring, the final candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation. The expected start date is August 16, 2026. Additional information about the Department of Biological Sciences can be found on our website at http://bsc.ua.edu.
About the Division/College/School
The J. Frank Barefield Jr. College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.
As the largest college at The University, we house over 9,000 students and 1,000 faculty and staff across our 22 departments.
With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.
The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning."
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure's 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's premier universities, UA offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America's Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine's list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review's list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., "The Alabama Research Institutes"), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation's most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.
Advertised: 20 Oct 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time