Freshwater Ecologist James Madison University, Department of Biology
The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, beginning August 2008. A Ph.D. is required, as well as evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to establishing an active, externally supported research program involving undergraduates and master's level students and interdepartmental collaboration. Preference will be given to candidates using experimental and/or quantitative methods. Post-doctoral research is desirable. Numerous potential collaborations are available with faculty in Biology, Chemistry and Geology working in local streams and regional watersheds. JMU is ideally situated in the central Appalachians of Virginia providing teaching and research environments with abundant and diverse stream habitats. Teaching responsibilities include a course in freshwater ecology and lower division biology courses for majors and nonmajors. The Department has 900 majors, 110 minors, 2000 General Education students, 12 M.S. students, and 35 full time faculty. Please visit our Web site at http://www.jmu.edu/biology/. Submit cover letter, names and contact information of 3 references; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy, and a research statement as part of an electronic application created at <http://www.jmu.edu/humanresources/joblink.shtml>http://www.jmu.edu/humanresources/joblink.shtml. Additionally, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Include the name of the applicant in the subject line of the email. For further information, please contact Dr. Bruce Wiggins, Chair, Freshwater Ecologist Search Committee at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications will be reviewed beginning 25 October 2007 until suitable applicants are found. JMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
