Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences - Wildlife/Conservation Biology

Description: Carroll College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences in the general fields of zoology, wildlife biology, and conservation biology beginning in August 2025.  We seek candidates dedicated to teaching excellence and providing research opportunities for undergraduate students. This position will have primary responsibilities in the Environmental Science Program within the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. The Environmental Program at Carroll emphasizes experiential field-based learning and engages students in authentic research and applied projects while utilizing the great natural classroom of Montana.

Teaching responsibilities will encompass both lecture and lab/field courses including Introduction to Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Environmental Impact Assessment, and other courses in area of expertise (e.g. Ornithology, Mammalogy, etc.), as well as participation in program-based field courses (e.g. Winter Ecology in Yellowstone or others). Successful applicants should be able to articulate how they can develop and contribute to undergraduate research opportunities on campus and/or service to the department and college depending on the candidate's areas of expertise and experience.  

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology, Zoology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred, as in an interest in participating in or developing field-based courses.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

To Apply: For priority consideration, please submit the following materials electronically to employment@carroll.edu by December 1, 2024: 

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (maximum 2 pages)
• Three letters of recommendation

Position will remain open until filled.   Salary is commensurate with experience, education and qualifications.  Carroll College is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all. 

Benefits Include:

• Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College
• Potential Tuition Remission benefit for employee, spouse and dependent children and potential Tuition Exchange benefit for dependent children
• Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits
• Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more

About Us: Carroll College is a leading private, liberal arts college in the American West. Carroll’s campus rests on 63 acres at the edge of downtown and historic Helena, the capital city of Montana.  The surrounding beauty of the Rocky Mountains and Montana fosters wonder and awe, giving the perfect backdrop to a worldly education. More than 75 miles of hiking and biking trails are just minutes from campus, and Helena is in close proximity to the Continental Divide Trail, natural hot springs, Great Divide Ski Area and the Missouri River. Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park are just a few hours away.

Founded in 1909, Carroll College warmly embraces its identity as a diocesan, Catholic college.  Carroll represents a beacon of light in the community, welcoming all persons in a cooperative journey toward knowledge and virtue.  To learn more about Carroll College, please visit our web site at www.carroll.edu.