Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation

Position Overview

Now Hiring: Assistant Professor of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation

Salary: $55,000 to $60,000

Canisius University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in its Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation and Anthrozoology department beginning August 15, 2025. Teaching responsibilities will include our introductory Animal Behavior course sequence. In addition, the ideal candidate will offer upper-level undergraduate courses in areas such as animal cognition, animal communication, and/or animal welfare and will complement the specialties of our existing faculty. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach a course within our hybrid graduate Anthrozoology Program. We seek an individual committed to excellence in teaching, mentoring undergraduate students, and the conduct of productive scholarship. Applicants must hold a PhD in a related field (including but not limited to psychology, biology, environmental science, or animal science).  Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit university, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

To apply, go to canisiusuniversity-puzzlehr.icims.com/jobs or apply below. Applicants must submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, teaching philosophy, and research statement with their online application. Also, please include the names, titles and email addresses of three references. Your references will receive an email from Canisius University requesting they submit their reference letter directly to Canisius University’s Human Resources Department.   

Salary Range:  $55,000 to $60,000.

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay will be based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Benefits are available the first of the month after the full-time faculty’s date of hire and include – health, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time faculty with contribution from the university after one year. Tuition benefits are also available for full-time faculty and their qualified dependents.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit the following in one pdf file along with their online application:

• Cover letter outlining relevant experience (addressed to Dr. Jennifer Snekser, chair of the search committee)
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement
• Three professional letters of reference along with their contact information, who will not be contacted without candidate permission.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system. Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Posted Range

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000