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The Biology Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Evolutionary Ecology at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach five course credits per year, including: (1) an upper-level course in evolutionary biology with a lab (together counting as two teaching credits), (2) an upper-level elective in their specialty (e.g., a seminar), (3) supervising senior thesis research, and (4) rotating between teaching a uniquely themed lecture section of introductory biology and a 200-level lecture in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. An ongoing research program involving undergraduates is expected. The candidate's teaching and research program will contribute to our college's interdisciplinary program in Environmental Studies. Research support includes start-up funds, a dedicated research laboratory, annual conference travel, a generous sabbatical leave program, and use of the extensive research facilities within the Taylor Science Center.
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations while contributing to a vibrant learning community that values academic freedom, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. Your cover letter should address the ways in which you would enhance the educational experience of students and further the College's educational goals. The position requires institutional service, including academic advising of undergraduate students after the first year.
The Biology Department faculty is a community of active teacher-scholars dedicated to equipping students with skills for lifelong learning in the biological sciences and advancing our understanding of the natural world through original research. Located in the Taylor Science Center, our department benefits from a space designed to promote collaborative learning among faculty and students. It includes modern research facilities such as the Microscopy and Imaging Facility (MIF) with confocal and scanning electron microscopes, a tissue culture lab, a vivarium, an aviary, and a greenhouse. Hamilton College's campus's natural resources also includes three forested glens, reforestation plots, and several reservoir ponds. Within the Taylor Science Center complex, there are over 100 teaching and student research laboratories, fostering a dynamic environment for hands-on learning and exploration. For further details, please visit our website: https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/Biology
Candidates with ABD will be considered, although candidates with a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience are preferred. The teaching load for this position is four courses during the first year and five courses thereafter. The expected 9-month base salary range for this position is $94,500 to $100,360. Candidates should submit a cover letter, C.V., statements about teaching and research with undergraduate students, and contact information for three references via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/190184. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Rhea Datta, Search Committee Chair, at rdatta@hamilton.edu. Our review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026.
Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton's open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton's commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu).
Hamilton College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes a wide array of experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to those goals are encouraged to apply and discuss their strengths in these areas. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu (search for Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.