Chair of Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University The Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University invites applications for the position of Chair to begin in the 2008-2009 academic year. The chair will be responsible for managing the academic and financial affairs of the department, the development and growth of our undergraduate and graduate programs, and resource development. The chair is expected to maintain a dynamic research program compatible with existing departmental strengths in biochemistry and molecular biology, ecology and limnology, and the health sciences. The successful candidate will have achieved the academic rank of Associate or full Professor, and possess a distinguished record of research, teaching, and procurement of extramural funding.
We seek an individual with the vision and skills to elevate the departments prominence in biological research, further our strong tradition of educational excellence, and grow our MS and PhD programs. The chair is expected to foster collaborations with other departments, centers and institutions; and advance the departments position as a key player in life science initiatives such as sustainability and biotechnology. Review of applications will begin September 24, 2007, and continue until the position is filled. For a broader position description see http://www.bio.mtu.edu/chair.htm. Please contact Casey Huckins if you have questions about this position (906-487-2475, [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Applicants should send: a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; statements of research, teaching, and administrative philosophies; and names of 4 references to: Dr. Casey Huckins, Search Committee Chair Department of Biological Sciences Michigan Technological University 1400 Townsend Dr. Houghton, MI 49931 Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. -- Casey Huckins Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Michigan Technological University 740 Dow Building 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton MI 49931 phone: (906) 487-2475 fax: (906) 487-3167
