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Apply now Job no: 530340 Position Type: Staff Full Time Campus: UMass Boston Department: Biology Pay Grade: 03 Date opened: 19 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:
Job Description
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor to pursue a research program in plant ecology and/or evolution in the context of global change. The position will begin September 1, 2027. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to) the impact of global change on plant health and ecology, biodiversity, rapid evolution, ecosystem function, and interactions among plants and other organisms.
A PhD in the biological sciences, ecology, evolution, plant biology, or another related field.is required. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and start-up package and is expected to establish a highly recognized, externally funded research program. The successful applicant is expected to direct the research of students at the doctoral and undergraduate levels and have commitment to excellence in teaching courses related to plant biology, ecology, evolution, and environmental science.
The Biology Department at UMass Boston includes a dynamic, collegial group of biologists in research areas ranging from molecular and cellular biology to ecology and evolution, and significant graduate and undergraduate programs. The UMass Boston College of Science and Mathematics is committed to inclusive excellence in research and education. We are a highly collaborative college of STEM including departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics.
Application instructions:
Candidates should submit: (i) a cover letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a statement of research plans, and (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy, including teaching experience. Applicants should include contact information for three references. Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2026, for full consideration. Review of applications will then continue until the position is filled.
UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $80,000 and $102,394 for this position.
The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on the consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.
UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.
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