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Assistant Professor- Biology

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University of Massachusetts Boston
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UMass Boston
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Job no: 530340
Position Type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Biology
Pay Grade: 03
Date opened: 19 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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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.

For further information, visit the Biology Department website at http://www.umb.edu/academics/csm/biology or contact the Chairs of the Search Committee, Mayra Vidal at mayra.cadorinvidal@umb.edu and Liam Revell at liam.revell@umb.edu.

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Working at University of Massachusetts Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public universities. The scenic waterfront campus is located next to the John F. Kennedy Library, with easy access to downtown Boston. 

The second-largest campus in the UMass system, UMass Boston combines a small-college experience with the vast resources of a major research university. With a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students easily interact with professors because most teaching occurs in small class sizes. Ninety-three percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.

UMass Boston’s academic excellence is reflected by a growing student body of nearly 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university’s eight colleges offer more than 100 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs. The University Honors Program serves 300 students who thrive on intellectual challenge. Enriched courses probe more deeply into theory or venture further into application.

UMass Boston’s diverse student body provides a global context for student learning, and its location in a major U.S. city provides connections to employers in industries such as finance, health care, technology, service, and education, offering students opportunities to gain valuable in-school experience via internships, clinicals, and other career-related placements.

More than 100 student organizations — including clubs, literary magazines, newspaper, radio station, art gallery, and 16 NCAA Division III sports teams — offer a rich campus life. Students live throughout Greater Boston and in apartment communities just steps from the campus, and enjoy the rich amenities, cultural attractions, and educational opportunities that make the city the biggest and best college town in the nation.

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