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Apologies for cross-postings. =20 Cheers, =20 Rich Wallace Ursinus College =20 -- =20 Ecologist, Department of Biology, Ursinus College Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in ecology for Fall 2008. Responsibilities include teaching an introductory level ecology/evolution course and an upper level course in the applicant's specialty, and developing a research program that involves undergraduates. Preference given to applicants whose research includes the application of ecological concepts to environmental problem-solving. Ph.D. required; post-doctoral research and teaching experience desirable. Ursinus College <http://www.ursinus.edu/> , located in a suburban setting 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia, is a highly selective, nationally ranked, independent, coeducational, residential liberal arts college of 1,650 students, with a long tradition of strength in science. As part of its commitment to liberal education, all entering students participate in a seminar course called the Common Intellectual Experience <http://www.ursinus.edu/content.asp?page=3DWhatMakesUCSpecial/cie.html&ta= b =3DAcademic_Programs> , with readings from philosophy, science, history, and literature. As the aim of this course is to foster an intellectual community on campus, the successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of this course. The Biology Department <http://webpages.ursinus.edu/biology/newbiodept_web/index.htm> , which supports majors in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, and Environmental Studies, is, with twelve full-time faculty members <http://webpages.ursinus.edu/biology/newbiodept_web/FacultyIndex.htm> , the largest in the College. Faculty interests span all disciplines of biology, from biochemistry to ecology, as part of it. The introductory ecology/evolution course in which the successful candidate will participate provides an innovative introduction to these disciplines by using accessible articles from the original literature to show how science is actually practiced. Key ecological and evolutionary principles are taught in the context of solving specific problems, such as the emergence of Lyme Disease, the evolution of resistance to pesticides and antibiotics, and the conservation of biological diversity. Aided by numerous grants from NSF, NIH, and HHMI, the Department and the College provides strong support for faculty research involving undergraduates. An example is the College-wide Summer Fellows Program <http://academic.ursinus.edu/summerfellows/> , which provides stipends, supply money, and housing for approx. 80 students engaged in summer research projects, some funded by the College, others by NSF and NIH grants to individual faculty, and yet others by the Biology Department's NSF REU <http://academic.ursinus.edu/reu/> site <http://academic.ursinus.edu/reu/> grant in environmental science. Faculty mentors of Summer Fellows also receive stipends. The Biology Department cooperates closely with the Environmental Studies Department <http://academic.ursinus.edu/env/> , offering a variety of courses cross-listed in that department. The successful applicant will be expected to further this cross-disciplinary collaboration by advising students with dual majors in Biology and Environmental Studies, offering an upper-level course that can be cross-listed, and other cooperative activities. Applicants should describe (1) their commitment to and philosophy of undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting, and (2) a research program that will involve undergraduate collaborators. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Robert Dawley, Department of Biology, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 19426-1000. Review of applications begins immediately and concludes Friday, Oct. 12, 2007. Applicants with questions may contact Dr. Dawley at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 610-409-3000 x2855. Ursinus is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with the College's historic commitment to equality, men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. =20 =20
