Candidates should have good teaching skills and the ability to develop undergraduate and graduate courses including, but not limited to, General Biology, Zoology, Evolution and other departmental needs, including the ability to design and develop courses in their area of expertise. Demonstrated experience with biodiversity of tropical fauna, either marine or terrestrial, is preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at undergraduate and graduate level. The appointment will consist of a full-time teaching load (12 credits/semester). Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan and tuition waivers in the UPR system for immediate family members. UPRM is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution; interaction with faculty and researchers in these field