The successful applicant will receive a start-up package, have a dedicated research space, and can access department-maintained facilities that include an ecology workroom; Scientific Computing Center with high performance computing cluster maintained by a dedicated staff member; an animal facility, environmental growth chambers, and greenhouse; state-of-the art microscopy facilities (field emission SEM with cryopreparation unit and cryostage, a spinning disk confocal microscope with microfluidic temperature control, motorized fluorescent dissecting microscope with a multiple objective heads and transmitted light base); molecular biology equipment (quantitative PCR machine, Tecan plate reader and additional core molecular biology equipment); autoclaves, cold room, ultra-low temp freezers, and biosafety and laminar flow hoods. Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting relevant interest and qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach (no longer than 2 pages), (d) a description of research interests and goals (no longer than 3 pages), (e) a statement on your approach to inclusive teaching and mentoring that aligns with TCNJ's mission (no longer than 2 pages), (f) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), and (g) names and contact information for at least three professional references.