Molecular Ecology/Ecological Genomics. 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 that uses molecular tools to address questions in ecology or environmental sciences. Opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty in the areas of aquatic, terrestrial and evolutionary ecology and other scientific disciplines. 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 Molecular 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.
