Global Change Ecology. The Department of Biological Sciences of Wright State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR. Successful candidates must have a doctorate by time of appointment and sufficient research experience to develop a vigorous externally funded research program exploring the effects of global change on ecological processes in aquatic and/or terrestrial ecosystems at the landscape, regional or global scale. Aspects of global change include, but are not limited to, climate change, changing use or quality of land or water, species invasions or losses, and emerging diseases. We seek to expand and complement current departmental strengths in studying the ecological and evolutionary consequences of species interactions to individuals, communities and ecosystems. A competitive start-up package will be tailored to the specific needs of the successful candidate. Teaching responsibilities may include courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Graduate programs include the College of Science and MathematicsÂ’ (CoSM) inter-departmental Environmental Sciences Ph.D. program, the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program, which integrates across CoSM and the Boonshoft School of Medicine, the Biological Sciences M.S. program, and the Microbiology and Immunology M.S. program. Resources in support of research include genomics and proteomics facilities, animal care and aquarium facilities, greenhouse, on-campus wooded Biology Preserve and regional natural areas, and numerous area research institutions, including Wright Patterson Air Force Base. WSU has nearly 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and the department graduates approximately 150 students per year. To be considered for associate professor, candidates must have a record of excellence in scholarship and teaching as defined in the Department of Biological Sciences bylaws. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information for three references to Chair of the Global Change Ecology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435-0001. Electronic applications can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applicants for all positions will begin November 30, 2007, and continue until all positions are filled.
