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Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecology
 Utah State University | |
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.
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 United States, Utah, Logan | |
 Dec 21, 2025 | |
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Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecology Requisition ID: 2025-9782 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: Quinney College of Agric & Nat Res Department: Watershed Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. Overview The Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University is seeking applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Aquatic Ecology. The position consists of 90% teaching and 10% service. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. We seek an engaging, student-centered educator with the ability to teach a range of courses related to aquatic ecology at the 2000-6000 level. The successful candidate will deliver established content in fisheries, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and general ecology, using a combination of classroom lectures, laboratory exercises, and field-based learning. As this is a tenure-track teaching role, the candidate will be expected to build departmental teaching capacity by developing new courses in ecology and related areas, contributing to new undergraduate offerings (e.g., certificates or emphases), and engaging with advances in pedagogical theory and practice. Within the department, there are also opportunities to develop innovative study-abroad or field-based experiences that enhance student learning and engagement. Other preferred characteristics include proficiency in Python and/or R, strong skills in quantitative analysis and data visualization, excellent written and oral communication, and experience working collaboratively with colleagues, students, and external partners. Applicant review will begin January 31, 2026. Responsibilities The expected teaching load will be 6-7 courses (~18 academic credits) per year. This may include several large-format undergraduate (2000-3000 level) courses that serve both majors and non-majors; one or two upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses in aquatic habitats; one upper-level undergraduate/graduate course in macroinvertebrate ecology and identification; and an upper-division course in ecological modeling or a related quantitative topic. Some courses may be delivered in short-course formats (e.g., 1-2 intensive weeks or partial semester blocks) and/or online asynchronous format, as appropriate. The successful candidate is also encouraged to engage undergraduates in research experiences through directed studies, undergraduate theses, or course-based research projects. Promotion to Associate Professor with tenure is based on demonstrated excellence in the primary role area (teaching) and effectiveness in secondary roles (service). The candidate's expertise should complement existing strengths in the Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Department of Watershed Sciences. Through collaborations with departmental faculty, colleagues across campus, and extension personnel, the appointed faculty member is expected to become an integral part of the highly productive team of watershed scientists at Utah State University. We seek applicants who will thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that includes physical, life, and social scientists. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
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**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits. ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 25 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for periods of time. College/Department Highlights The S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to enhancing lives and landscapes through education, research, and outreach. We work across biological, physical, and socioeconomic boundaries to better understand natural and managed ecosystems and to promote the ethical use of land, food, water, and economic resources. Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarship and engage in collaborations that advance discovery and innovation across disciplines. Many hold Extension appointments that connect their research directly to communities throughout Utah. With a statewide network of campuses and learning centers, the college serves people in both urban and rural communities as part of the university's land-grant mission. We foster professional collaboration within and beyond the university, and experiential learning for students at all phases of their academic path. Faculty and students benefit from Utah's remarkable and varied landscapes, which provide unparalleled opportunities for field-based research, education, and outreach. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 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