Tenure-track faculty position in Wildlife Behavior or Zoo and Aquarium Studies
Position at: Carroll University
Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior The Department of Human Services at Carroll University (CU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Wildlife Behavior or Zoo and Aquarium Studies at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning Fall 2026. This position is a 60% teaching, 20% scholarship, 20% service appointment within a primarily undergraduate, teaching-focused institution. We are seeking a colleague who is deeply committed to undergraduate education and excited to contribute to the continued growth of the wildlife and zoo-focused aspects of our curriculum. Responsibilities Primary teaching responsibilities include: An existing introductory course on the Science of Animal Behavior An existing upper-level Observational Methods for Wildlife Behavior (involving student research at the Milwaukee County Zoo) Supervision of internships Developing and teaching upper-level elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and aligned with student interest and program needs (e.g., Zoo and Aquarium Studies, Wildlife Management, Field Methods in Animal Behavior, Wildlife Rehabilitation) Developing an active wildlife or zoo, student-engaged research program that is feasible within a small liberal arts setting, ideally integrating resources such as Carroll’s 75-acre Greene Field Station (https://www.carrollu.edu/greene-field-station) or the Milwaukee County Zoo. Contributing to curriculum development and program growth, particularly in wildlife and/or zoo-focused pathways Additional responsibilities include advising and participating in departmental and university service Ideal Candidate In addition to the qualifications above, we are seeking a colleague who: Is genuinely passionate about undergraduate teaching and sees teaching as a central part of their professional identity Is committed to inclusive and equitable teaching practices, including the ability to engage and support students from historically marginalized backgrounds in the study of animal behavior Is excited to mentor undergraduate students in research, including designing projects that are accessible, applied, and feasible within limited resources Understands how to build a meaningful research program in a teaching-focused environment, including working with modest startup support and leveraging partnerships, grants, and creative design Is eager to teach the courses the program needs, including foundational and methods-based courses, and values contributing to a shared curriculum Brings energy and initiative to help grow the wildlife and/or zoo-focused areas of the program, including increasing visibility and opportunities for students in these tracks Values collaboration across disciplines (e.g., Biology, Environmental Science) and with community partners such as the Milwaukee County Zoo Is adaptable, collegial, and invested in contributing to a small, student-centered academic community https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6153588.careers?ShowJob=872733060
Deadline: 2026-04-21
For more information, please contact:
Mindy Waite
mwaite@carrollu.edu
Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior The Department of Human Services at Carroll University (CU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Wildlife Behavior or Zoo and Aquarium Studies at the Assistant Professor rank, beginning Fall 2026. This position is a 60% teaching, 20% scholarship, 20% service appointment within a primarily undergraduate, teaching-focused institution. We are seeking a colleague who is deeply committed to undergraduate education and excited to contribute to the continued growth of the wildlife and zoo-focused aspects of our curriculum. Responsibilities Primary teaching responsibilities include: An existing introductory course on the Science of Animal Behavior An existing upper-level Observational Methods for Wildlife Behavior (involving student research at the Milwaukee County Zoo) Supervision of internships Developing and teaching upper-level elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise and aligned with student interest and program needs (e.g., Zoo and Aquarium Studies, Wildlife Management, Field Methods in Animal Behavior, Wildlife Rehabilitation) Developing an active wildlife or zoo, student-engaged research program that is feasible within a small liberal arts setting, ideally integrating resources such as Carroll’s 75-acre Greene Field Station (https://www.carrollu.edu/greene-field-station) or the Milwaukee County Zoo. Contributing to curriculum development and program growth, particularly in wildlife and/or zoo-focused pathways Additional responsibilities include advising and participating in departmental and university service Ideal Candidate In addition to the qualifications above, we are seeking a colleague who: Is genuinely passionate about undergraduate teaching and sees teaching as a central part of their professional identity Is committed to inclusive and equitable teaching practices, including the ability to engage and support students from historically marginalized backgrounds in the study of animal behavior Is excited to mentor undergraduate students in research, including designing projects that are accessible, applied, and feasible within limited resources Understands how to build a meaningful research program in a teaching-focused environment, including working with modest startup support and leveraging partnerships, grants, and creative design Is eager to teach the courses the program needs, including foundational and methods-based courses, and values contributing to a shared curriculum Brings energy and initiative to help grow the wildlife and/or zoo-focused areas of the program, including increasing visibility and opportunities for students in these tracks Values collaboration across disciplines (e.g., Biology, Environmental Science) and with community partners such as the Milwaukee County Zoo Is adaptable, collegial, and invested in contributing to a small, student-centered academic community https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6153588.careers?ShowJob=872733060
Deadline: 2026-04-21
For more information, please contact:
Mindy Waite
mwaite@carrollu.edu