The Department of Biology at the College of William and Mary seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. The position is open to applicants conducting research in any field or scale of conservation biology that contributes to existing departmental strengths in molecular and ecology/evolutionary biology. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative skills, a sustained research focus in conservation biology, and the ability to integrate approaches across diverse levels of biological organization. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an externally funded research program involving both undergraduate and masters degree students. Teaching expectation is an upper-level conservation biology course with lab, and an introductory biology lecture course (genetics, organisms, ecology and evolution) to alternate with another course in the candidates area of expertise (one course per semester). Postdoctoral research experience is required, and previous experience teaching undergraduate courses will be viewed favorably. Review begins October 12, 2006 and will continue until an appointment is made. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research plans and teaching philosophy, a list of courses taken/taught relevant to conservation biology, and three letters of reference to Conservation Biology Search Committee, Department of Biology, The College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795. Information on the biology department and this position may be obtained at www.wm.edu/biology. The College is an EEO/AA employer.
