Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor-Behavioral Ecology

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM Science - Department of Biological Sciences (Patrick Joseph DiMario (00009021))

Work Location:

0202 Life Sciences Building

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. The Department houses >60 faculty spanning a range of disciplines, with strengths in ecology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and systematics. We seek a behavioral ecologist with a strong research program to run an independent and externally funded research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and contribute to service to the department, university, and to the field.

Duties include:

50% - Research: Develop and maintain a vigorous, independent, and extramurally funded research program. Participation in service activities related to research is expected.
50% - Teaching: Teaching assignments will be aligned with the candidate s area of specialty at the graduate level and an introductory biology course at the undergraduate level. The candidate will mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Participation in service activities related to teaching and mentoring is expected.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biological sciences, ecology or related field;
A successful record of independent research;
A strong background in behavioral ecology, animal behavior, or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

Postdoctoral research experience in behavioral ecology is preferred.
Candidates whose research aligns with the LSU Scholarship First Agenda priorities of agriculture, biomedicine, coast, defense, and/or energy are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates should demonstrate evidence of excellence in research and have identified potential extramural funding sources.
Candidates are desired who demonstrate potential and/or evidence of excellence in mentoring and teaching students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please upload a single pdf document containing the following elements in the order below.

Cover letter (1 page max)
CV (4 pages max)
Research statement (2 pages max)
Teaching statement (2 pages max)
Contact information for three references, who may be contacted at a later date.

For questions about the position, please contact Search Committee Chair Nick Mason (mason@lsu.edu) or Senior Human Resource Specialist Lori Bond (lbond3@lsu.edu).

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 2, 2026

Closing Date:

November 15, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check -

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits -

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.