Assistant Professorships Department of Biology The Biology Department at Western Washington University invites applications for three tenure track, assistant professor positions in Eukaryotic Cellular Molecular Biology, Ecological Genetics, and Neurobiology, beginning September 2008. We seek individuals who are committed to undergraduate and masters student education and who will establish vigorous research programs that involve students.
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Eukaryotic Cellular Molecular Biologist Assistant Professor, Biology Responsibilities: Teach Biol 205 (Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology) Teach Biol 321 (Genetics) or Biol 323 (Cell and Molecular Biology) Teach Biol 324 (Methods in Molecular Biology) Contribute to the Cell Emphasis and the interdisciplinary Cell and Molecular Biology/Biochemistry curriculum at the 400-level, including a specialty course in area of expertise Maintain an active program in biological research in cell and molecular biology involving undergraduate students and seek extramural funding Required Qualifications: Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in eukaryotic cell and molecular biology Evidence of the potential to teach Biol 205 Evidence of the potential to teach Biol 321 or Biol 323 Evidence of the potential to teach Biol 324 Evidence of the potential to teach advanced courses in cell and molecular biology Evidence of effective scholarship Evidence of the potential to establish a research program in cell and molecular biology that includes mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate (Masters) students in research Preferred Qualifications: We are interested in applicants with expertise in eukaryotic systems at the cellular level that use molecular and/or genetic methods to address fundamental research questions. Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working with a diverse student body To apply: Submit curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of reference. All materials should be sent to the attention of Dr. Jeffrey Young, Chair: Eukaryotic Cellular Molecular Biology Search Committee, Biology Department, Western Washington University, 516 High St., Bellingham, WA 98225-9160 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Review begins November 1, 2007, and continues until position is filled. 2. Ecological Geneticist Assistant Professor, Biology. Responsibilities: Teach Biol 204 (Introduction to Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity) Teach Biol 321, our core course in genetics Teach Biol 432, our core course in evolutionary biology Contribute to the Ecology, Evolutionary, and Organismal (EEO) Biology curriculum at the 400-level, including a specialty course in area of expertise Maintain an active program in biological research and seek extramural funding Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in genetics, ecology, or evolutionary biology Postdoctoral experience Experience in ecological genetics, preferably at the both the graduate and postgraduate level Evidence of the potential to teach our core genetics course (Biol 321) and our core evolutionary biology course (Biol 432) Evidence of the potential to contribute to the 400-level EEO curriculum Evidence of effective scholarship Evidence of the potential to establish a vigorous research program in ecological genetics that includes mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate (Masters) students in research Preferred Qualifications: We are particularly interested in broadly trained applicants with expertise in quantitative genetics and/or genomics and with strong statistical skills. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working with a diverse student body To apply: Submit curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of reference. All materials should be sent to the attention of Dr. Merrill Peterson, Chair: Ecological Geneticist Search Committee, Biology Department, Western Washington University, 516 High St., Bellingham, WA 98225-9160 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Review begins October 22, 2007, and continues until position is filled. 3. Neurobiologist Assistant Professor, Biology Responsibilities: Teach animal physiology section of Biol 206 (Introduction to Organismal Biology) Teach Biol 323 (Cell and Molecular Biology) or Biol 321 (Genetics) Contribute to the Behavioral Neurosciences curriculum, including a 400-level specialty course in area of expertise Maintain an active program in biological research involving undergraduate and graduate students and seek extramural funding. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in neurobiology Evidence of the potential to teach the animal physiology section of Biol 206 Evidence of the potential to teach Biol 321 or 323 Evidence of the potential to teach advanced courses in neurobiology Evidence of effective scholarship Evidence of the potential to establish a research program that includes mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate (Masters) students in research Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working with a diverse student body Additional Information: This position and two additional ones in the Psychology Department are part of a state-funded initiative to enhance a new Behavioral Neurosciences program at WWU. The Psychology Department is seeking new faculty members with expertise in molecular neuroscience or systems neuroanatomy, who are working in areas of behavioral neuroscience that include perception, attention, learning and memory, and executive function. For further information about the psychology positions, see http://www.ac.wwu.edu/~psych/. To apply: Submit curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and three letters of reference. All materials should be sent to the attention of Dr. David Leaf, Chair: Neurobiologist Search Committee, Biology Department, Western Washington University, 516 High St., Bellingham, WA 98225-9160 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Review begins November 1, 2007, and continues until position is filled. Department For information about the department, please see http://biol.wwu.edu/biology/ WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. For disability accommodation, call the Employee Relations-Disability Specialist/ADA Coordinator at (360) 650-7410 or (360) 650-7696 (TTY). All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before beginning work at WWU. WWU is committed to fostering a safe learning and working environment. Our Annual Campus Security Report can be viewed at www.wwu.edu/depts/vpsa/asr.htm and includes information on campus crime and WWU safety policies and procedures. For a paper copy, call Human Resources at (360) 650-3774, TTY (360) 650-7696. For alternate formats, call (360) 650-3839.
