Assistant Professor of Limnology, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville. Tennessee. Full-time, 9-month, tenure-track appointment to begin August 2025. We seek a limnologist to teach undergraduate and graduate courses that contribute to existing curricula within the Department of Biology. Other essential functions include developing and sustaining an active and externally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students, directing graduate student research at the M.S. and/or Ph.D. levels, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and fulfilling service requirements. Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in limnology, freshwater ecology, or a closely related field by the employment start date, and the ability to perform essential functions associated with the position. Preferred qualifications include: prior university-level teaching experience; the capacity to teach courses such as limnology, phycology, stream or freshwater ecology, and environmental microbiology; a record of research publications that is commensurate with experience; evidence of or potential for successfully acquiring external funding to support research activities; the capability to develop a research program that complements existing strengths within the Department of Biology; the ability to maintain effective working relationships; and a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the University’s sponsorship. To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by December 31,2024; the position will remain open until filled. Applicants must apply online at http://www.tntech.edu/jobs and are required to electronically upload: (1) a cover letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; (4) a statement of research interests; (5) unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire); (6) one publication that best represents the applicant’s expertise and general research focus; and (7) the names and contact information (including email addresses) of three professional references who may be asked to provide letters of recommendation. If selected for interview, references will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter. Required application materials 3 and 4 are each limited to a maximum of two pages. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Send inquiries about the position to: Dr. Kit Wheeler, Limnology Search Committee, PO Box 5063, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN, 38505 (email: kitwhee...@tntech.edu<mailto:kitwhee...@tntech.edu>).
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