Assistant Professor of Biology - HigherEdJobs

Geneticist. Pacific University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology in genetics to begin August 2013.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (post-doctoral experience preferred), teaching experience, and demonstrated commitment
to excellence in teaching as well as scholarship involving undergraduates. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory biology,
Genetics, one or more upper division courses in area(s) of expertise, and departmental service courses such as Research Methods or courses
for non-majors. The teaching load is 10-12 contact hours/semester (including labs).

We seek a collegial scholar-teacher whose research interests complement existing expertise in the department. We particularly invite applications from those whose research interests focus on genomics. We expect the successful candidate to establish an active research program with undergraduates. The research program must be successful and feasible in our liberal arts college setting; it should also be attractive to a student body that includes many preparing for professional school in the health professions (e.g., optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy). Start-up funds are provided.

For more information please visit http://www.pacificu.edu/as/biology/

Pacific University is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

The successful candidate must have authorization to work in the United States.

Application materials
Please submit a cover letter, CV, a teaching philosophy, a research statement, and unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. The research statement should include a brief summary of prior research, a research plan for a liberal arts institution, and an argument for how your research program at Pacific would attract and involve undergraduates. Selection criteria will include feasibility of research plan. Arrange for three letters of reference (at least one of which speaks directly to teaching ability) to be submitted.

Send applications electronically to: Patty Larkins, plarkins@pacificu.edu, Administrative Assistant, School of Natural Sciences, Pacific University

Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Stacey Halpern (Biology Department Chair) with questions.

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175666127

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