Assistant Professor of Biology - Botany The Biology Department at Washington and Jefferson (W&J) College invites applicants for a full-time tenure track assistant professor position starting in fall 2008. We seek a field botanist/plant ecologist with a Ph.D. and a background in both terrestrial and aquatic systems. Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates is required. Teaching duties will include lecture and laboratory sections in general biology, botany, field biology, and evolution, and participation in the junior seminar. Additional teaching options might include bioinformatics, biostatistics, and environmental studies, depending on the candidate's expertise. Interest in native plants and use of molecular research techniques are a plus. Candidates should also be committed to advising students, participating in interdisciplinary teaching, and guiding undergraduate research both on campus and at W&J's 57-acre field station located 5 miles from campus. Applicants should send via e-mail a C.V., graduate and undergraduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please use BIOBOT in subject line of email when applying for this position. Also send three letters of reference either electronically or to: Human Resources Office, Washington and Jefferson College, 60 Lincoln Street, Washington, PA 15301. Completed applications must be received no later than October 13, 2007. W&J College is an AA/EOE.
