The Department of Biology at the State University of New York, Geneseo campus invites applications for a newly-appointed tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in the fall of the 2007-2008 academic year.
We seek an individual whose research focus is on the ecology of animal or microbial systems. Preference will be given to candidates who use molecular or biochemical techniques in their research. Teaching responsibilities will include a second-year Principles of Ecology course and an organismal diversity course. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development and instruction of an investigative laboratory in Ecology. SUNY Geneseo is highly selective and is consistently rated among the top public universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report. Located in the national historic landmark village of Geneseo, the residential campus overlooks the picturesque Genesee Valley, just 30 miles south of the major metropolitan area of Rochester and 70 miles east of Buffalo. SUNY Geneseo is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector. Geneseo's Department of Biology is housed in a newly-constructed Integrated Science Center generously provided with new teaching and research equipment. Our sixteen full time faculty and four support staff are dedicated to providing a high quality, modern, and broadly based education to undergraduates and place increasing importance on faculty-mentored student research. We are especially seeking candidates who have demonstrated interest and previous or potential excellence in undergraduate teaching and who will develop a research program that actively involves undergraduates in publishable projects. The successful candidates will bring new research expertise to the program and complement other research strengths in the department (please visit our web site at <http://www.geneseo.edu/~bio>http://www.geneseo.edu/~bio). Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology. Research experience beyond the doctoral level and undergraduate teaching experience is highly desirable. A complete application must include a curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of reference. These materials should be sent to Dr. Ray Spear, Chair, Department of Biology, SUNY Geneseo, 1 College Circle, Geneseo NY 14454. Review of applications will begin on October 15. SUNY Geneseo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. > * Warning: Dates in calendar are closer than they appear. ______________________________________________________________ Gregg Hartvigsen Associate Professor Biology Department Office = ISC 344 SUNY Geneseo Phone: 585.245.5448 1 College Circle Fax: 585.245.5007 Geneseo, NY 14454 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geneseo.edu/~hartvig/
